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器用貧乏 【きようびんぼう】
- [n] jack of all trades, master of none
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
---|---|---|---|
器 | Utensil, Vessel, Receptacle, Implement, Instrument, Ability, Container, Tool, Set | キ | うつわ |
用 | Utilize, Business, Service, Use, Employ | ヨウ | もち.いる |
貧 | Poverty, Poor | ヒン, ビン | まず.しい |
乏 | Destitution, Scarce, Limited | ボウ | とぼ.しい, とも.しい |