Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 羊頭狗肉(ようとうくにく) in Japanese

羊頭狗肉
Kana Reading
ようとうくにく
Romaji
yōtōkuniku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    using a better name to sell inferior goods; crying wine and selling vinegar


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

6 strokes

sheep

On'Yomi: ヨウ

Kun'Yomi: ひつじ

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JLPT 4

6 strokes

meat

On'Yomi: ニク

Kun'Yomi: しし

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JLPT 4

16 strokes

head, counter for large animals

On'Yomi: トウ, ズ, ト

Kun'Yomi: あたま, かしら, -がしら, かぶり

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8 strokes

puppy, dog

On'Yomi: ク, コウ

Kun'Yomi: いぬ

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