Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 能無し犬の高吠え(のうなしいぬのたかぼえ) in Japanese

能無し犬の高吠え, 能なし犬の高吠え
Kana Reading
のうなしいぬのたかぼえ
Romaji
nōnashiinunotakaboe
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    a barking dog seldom bites (meaning those who make the most noise have the least talent)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

4 strokes

dog

On'Yomi: ケン

Kun'Yomi: いぬ, いぬ-

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JLPT 2

12 strokes

nothingness, none, ain't, nothing, nil, not

On'Yomi: ム, ブ

Kun'Yomi: な.い

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JLPT 3

10 strokes

ability, talent, skill, capacity

On'Yomi: ノウ

Kun'Yomi: よ.く

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JLPT 5

10 strokes

tall, high, expensive

On'Yomi: コウ

Kun'Yomi: たか.い, たか, -だか, たか.まる, たか.める

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7 strokes

bark, howl, cry

On'Yomi: ハイ, ベイ

Kun'Yomi: ほえ.る, ほ.える

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