Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 去る者追わず(さるものおわず) in Japanese

去る者追わず
Kana Reading
さるものおわず
Romaji
sarumonōwazu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    do not chase the one who leaves (Confucius)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

5 strokes

gone, past, quit, leave, elapse, eliminate, divorce

On'Yomi: キョ, コ

Kun'Yomi: さ.る, -さ.る

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JLPT 3

9 strokes

chase, drive away, follow, pursue, meanwhile

On'Yomi: ツイ

Kun'Yomi: お.う

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JLPT 4

8 strokes

someone, person

On'Yomi: シャ

Kun'Yomi: もの

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9 strokes

On'Yomi: シャ

Kun'Yomi: もの

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