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寄らば大樹の陰 【よらばたいじゅのかげ】

  1. [exp] Look for a big tree when you want shelter; Serve the powerful for your own good
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
寄 Draw Near, Stop In, Bring Near, Gather, Collect, Send, Forward キ よ.る, -よ.り, よ.せる
大 Large, Big ダイ, タイ おお-, おお.きい, -おお.いに
樹 Timber, Trees, Wood, Establish, Set Up ジュ き
陰 Shade, Yin, Negative, Sex Organs, Secret, Shadow イン かげ, かげ.る