Meaning of 賢明 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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賢明JLPT 1
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Kana Readingけんめい
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Romajikenmei
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- wisdom; intelligence; prudence
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Example Sentences
賢明, けんめい used in context
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Take counsel with a man who is wise and of a good conscience.
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浪費する人を守るために倹約する人に税金をかけるのは、賢明なことではないし、結局はためにならないのである。
It is not wise, nor in the long run is it kind, to tax the thrifty for the thriftless.
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It is advisable to go by train.
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It is wise to save money for a rainy day.
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You had better keep your money for a rainy day.
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It would be wise of you to save money for a rainy day.
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
bright, light
On: メイ, ミョウ, ミン
Kun: あ.かり, あか.るい, あか.るむ, あか.らむ, あき.らか, あ.ける, -あ.け, あ.く, あ.くる, あ.かす
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