Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 騎虎の勢い(きこのいきおい) in Japanese

騎虎の勢い
Kana Reading
きこのいきおい
Romaji
kikonoikioi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    having no choice but to carry on; having no choice but to go on; unable to change one's course of action; a man riding a tiger cannot disembark halfway through


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

18 strokes

equestrian, riding on horses, counter for equestrians

On'Yomi: キ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 1

8 strokes

tiger, drunkard

On'Yomi: コ

Kun'Yomi: とら

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JLPT 2

13 strokes

forces, energy, military strength

On'Yomi: セイ, ゼイ

Kun'Yomi: いきお.い, はずみ

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