Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 提灯に釣り鐘(ちょうちんにつりがね) in Japanese

提灯に釣り鐘
Kana Reading
ちょうちんにつりがね
Romaji
chōchinnitsurigane
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    Meaning
    paper lanterns and temple bells (esp. as an example of two things looking similar on the outside, but of a completely different nature); you can't judge a book by its cover


Related Kanji

JLPT 1

20 strokes

bell, gong, chimes

On'Yomi: ショウ

Kun'Yomi: かね

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JLPT 2

6 strokes

lamp, a light, light, counter for lights

On'Yomi: トウ

Kun'Yomi: ひ, ほ-, ともしび, とも.す, あかり

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JLPT 1

11 strokes

angling, fish, catch, allure, ensnare

On'Yomi: チョウ

Kun'Yomi: つ.る, つ.り, つ.り-

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JLPT 1

12 strokes

propose, take along, carry in hand

On'Yomi: テイ, チョウ, ダイ

Kun'Yomi: さ.げる

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