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命長ければ恥多し 【いのちながければはじおおし】
- [exp] to live long is to outlive much; the longer you live, the more shame you suffer
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 命 | Fate, Command, Decree, Destiny, Life, Appoint | メイ, ミョウ | いのち | 3 |
| 長 | Long, Leader, Superior, Senior | チョウ | なが.い, おさ | 2 |
| 恥 | Shame, Dishonor | チ | は.じる, はじ, は.じらう, は.ずかしい | |
| 多 | Many, Frequent, Much | タ | おお.い, まさ.に, まさ.る | 2 |