- 1. [n, vs, vi] going through thick and thin to attain one's objective; enduring unspeakable hardships for the sake of vengeance (yoji)
Kanji in this word
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臥
bend down, bow, lie prostrateOn: ガ (ga)Kun: ふせ.る (fuse.ru)、 ふ.せる (fu.seru)、 ふ.す (fu.su)
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薪
fuel, firewood, kindlingOn: シン (shin)Kun: たきぎ (takigi)、 まき (maki)
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嘗
once, before, formerly, ever, never, ex-, lick, lap up, burn up, taste, undergo, underrate, despiseOn: ショウ (shou)、 ジョウ (jou)Kun: かつ.て (katsu.te)、 こころ.みる (kokoro.miru)、 な.める (na.meru)
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胆
gall bladder, courage, pluck, nerveOn: タン (tan)Kun: きも (kimo)
Example Sentences
私は長い間臥薪嘗胆の苦しみをなめた。
watashi ha nagai kan gashinshoutan no kurushi miwonameta .
I have struggled under extreme difficulties for a long time.