Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 忠言耳に逆らう(ちゅうげんみみにさからう) in Japanese

忠言耳に逆らう
Kana Reading
ちゅうげんみみにさからう
Romaji
chūgenmiminisakarau
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    Good advice is harsh to the ear


Kanji in this word

JLPT 5

6 strokes

ear

On'Yomi: ジ

Kun'Yomi: みみ

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JLPT 1

8 strokes

loyalty, fidelity, faithfulness

On'Yomi: チュウ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 2

9 strokes

inverted, reverse, opposite, wicked

On'Yomi: ギャク, ゲキ

Kun'Yomi: さか, さか.さ, さか.らう

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JLPT 5

7 strokes

say

On'Yomi: ゲン, ゴン

Kun'Yomi: い.う, こと

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