JMdict: 2146360
壁に耳あり障子に目あり 【かべにみみありしょうじにめあり】
- [exp] walls have ears; walls have ears, sliding doors have eyes
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
---|---|---|---|---|
壁 | Wall, Lining (stomach), Fence | ヘキ | かべ | |
耳 | Ear | ジ | みみ | 1 |
障 | Hinder, Hurt, Harm | ショウ | さわ.る | 6 |
子 | Child, Sign Of The Rat, 11pm-1am, First Sign Of Chinese Zodiac | シ, ス, ツ | こ, -こ, ね | 1 |
目 | Eye, Class, Look, Insight, Experience, Care, Favor | モク, ボク | め, -め, ま- | 1 |