Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 目には目を歯には歯を(めにはめをはにははを) in Japanese

目には目を歯には歯を
Kana Reading
めにはめをはにははを
Romaji
menihamewohanihahawo
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

12 strokes

tooth, cog

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: よわい, は, よわ.い, よわい.する

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JLPT 5

5 strokes

eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor

On'Yomi: モク, ボク

Kun'Yomi: め, -め, ま-

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