Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 鹿を追う者は山を見ず(しかをおうものはやまをみず) in Japanese

鹿を追う者は山を見ず
Kana Reading
しかをおうものはやまをみず
Romaji
shikawōumonohayamawomizu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    You cannot see the wood for trees


Kanji in this word

鹿 JLPT 1

11 strokes

deer

On'Yomi: ロク

Kun'Yomi: しか, か

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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 5

3 strokes

mountain

On'Yomi: サン, セン

Kun'Yomi: やま

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JLPT 4

8 strokes

someone, person

On'Yomi: シャ

Kun'Yomi: もの

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JLPT 5

7 strokes

see, hopes, chances, idea, opinion, look at, visible

On'Yomi: ケン

Kun'Yomi: み.る, み.える, み.せる

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9 strokes

On'Yomi: シャ

Kun'Yomi: もの

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