Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 飴と鞭(あめとむち) in Japanese

飴と鞭
Kana Reading
あめとむち
Romaji
ametomuchi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no'
    Meaning
    carrot and the stick policy


Kanji in this word

18 strokes

whip, rod, counter for whippings

On'Yomi: ベン, ヘン

Kun'Yomi: むち, むちうつ

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13 strokes

rice jelly, candy

On'Yomi: イ, シ

Kun'Yomi: あめ, やしな.う

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