Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 成語(せいご) in Japanese

成語
Kana Reading
せいご
Romaji
seigo
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    set phrase; idiomatic expression


Kanji in this word

JLPT 5

14 strokes

word, speech, language

On'Yomi: ゴ

Kun'Yomi: かた.る, かた.らう

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JLPT 3

6 strokes

turn into, become, get, grow, elapse, reach

On'Yomi: セイ, ジョウ

Kun'Yomi: な.る, な.す, -な.す

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