Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 待つ身は長い(まつみはながい) in Japanese

待つ身は長い
Kana Reading
まつみはながい
Romaji
matsumihanagai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    A watched pot never boils


Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

9 strokes

wait, depend on

On'Yomi: タイ

Kun'Yomi: ま.つ, -ま.ち

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JLPT 2

7 strokes

somebody, person, one's station in life

On'Yomi: シン

Kun'Yomi: み

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JLPT 5

8 strokes

long, leader

On'Yomi: チョウ

Kun'Yomi: なが.い, おさ

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