| Kanji | 諺 |
|---|---|
| Onyomi | ゲン |
| Kunyomi | ことわざ |
| English | proverb |
| Examples | 諺(ことわざ): proverb; maxim |
| JLPT Level | 0 |
| Jouyou Grade | S+ |
| Components | 言: say 彦: lad; boy (ancient) |
| Traditional Form | (none) |
| Keyword | proverb |
| Koohii Story 1 | Proverbs are profound words of wisdom so simply put even a lad can understand their meanings. |
| Koohii Story 2 | "Words, lad: The lad keeping watch at the cliff came running to town and began pouring out words. Leader: ""What? I don't understand a word you're saying. Oh yeah, now I remember... you're the lad who speaks in proverbs.""." |
| RTK Index | 2723 |
Tags: jlpt.n0, shouldsuspend, grades+, jinmeiyou
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