JMdict: 2101500

ない袖は振れぬ 【ないそではふれぬ】

  1. [exp] you can't give (use) what you don't have; nothing comes from nothing; you can't shake sleeves you don't have
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
袖 Sleeve, Wing (building), Extension, Give Cold Shoulder シュウ そで
振 Shake, Wave, Wag, Swing シン ふ.る, ぶ.る, ふ.り, -ぶ.り, ふ.るう