Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 砂上の楼閣(さじょうのろうかく) in Japanese

砂上の楼閣
Kana Reading
さじょうのろうかく
Romaji
sajōnorōkaku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    house built on sand; house of cards


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

13 strokes

watchtower, lookout, high building

On'Yomi: ロウ

Kun'Yomi: たかどの

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JLPT 2

9 strokes

sand

On'Yomi: サ, シャ

Kun'Yomi: すな

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JLPT 1

14 strokes

tower, tall building, palace

On'Yomi: カク

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 5

3 strokes

above, up

On'Yomi: ジョウ, ショウ, シャン

Kun'Yomi: うえ, -うえ, うわ-, かみ, あ.げる, -あ.げる, あ.がる, -あ.がる, あ.がり, -あ.がり, のぼ.る, のぼ.り, のぼ.せる, のぼ.す, よ.す

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