JMdict: 2849009
実るほど頭を垂れる稲穂かな 【みのるほどあたまをたれるいなほかな】
- [exp] the more learned, the more humble; the boughs bearing the most hang lowest
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 実 | Reality, Truth | ジツ, シツ | み, みの.る, まこと, みの, みち.る | 3 |
| 頭 | Head, Counter For Large Animals | トウ, ズ, ト | あたま, かしら, -がしら, かぶり | 2 |
| 垂 | Droop, Suspend, Hang, Slouch | スイ | た.れる, た.らす, た.れ, -た.れ, なんなんと.す | 6 |
| 稲 | Rice Plant | トウ, テ | いね, いな- | |
| 穂 | Ear, Ear (grain), Head, Crest (wave) | スイ | ほ |
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