Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 点滴穿石(てんてきせんせき) in Japanese

点滴穿石
Kana Reading
てんてきせんせき
Romaji
tentekisenseki
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    constant dripping wears away the stone; little strokes fell great oaks; limited strength, when persistently applied, can accomplish great feats


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

14 strokes

drip, drop

On'Yomi: テキ

Kun'Yomi: しずく, したた.る

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JLPT 3

5 strokes

stone

On'Yomi: セキ, シャク, コク

Kun'Yomi: いし

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JLPT 3

9 strokes

spot, point, mark, speck, decimal point

On'Yomi: テン

Kun'Yomi: つ.ける, つ.く, た.てる, さ.す, とぼ.す, とも.す, ぼち

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穿

10 strokes

put on (to the feet), dig, pierce, drill

On'Yomi: セン

Kun'Yomi: うが.つ, は.く

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