JMdict: 2040390
捲土重来 【けんどちょうらい】
- [n,vs,vi] recouping one's strength for a renewed attack; making another attempt with redoubled efforts
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 捲 | Roll, Wind, Coil, Turn Pages, Roll Up Sleeves, Strip Off, Be Turned, Be Rolled Up | ケン | ま.く, ま.くる, まく.る, めく.る, まく.れる | |
| 土 | Soil, Earth, Ground, Turkey | ド, ト | つち | 1 |
| 重 | Heavy, Important, Esteem, Respect, Heap Up, Pile Up, Nest Of Boxes, -fold | ジュウ, チョウ | え, おも.い, おも.り, おも.なう, かさ.ねる, かさ.なる, おも | 3 |
| 来 | Come, Due, Next, Cause, Become | ライ, タイ | く.る, きた.る, きた.す, き.たす, き.たる, き, こ | 2 |