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枯れ木も山の賑わい 【かれきもやまのにぎわい】
- [exp] half a loaf is better than none; even a dead tree adds to the interest of a mountain
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
---|---|---|---|---|
枯 | Wither, Die, Dry Up, Be Seasoned | コ | か.れる, か.らす | |
木 | Tree, Wood | ボク, モク | き, こ- | 1 |
山 | Mountain | サン, セン | やま | 1 |
賑 | Flourish, Be Bustling, Prosperity | シン | にぎ.わい, にぎ.やか, にぎ.わす, にぎ.わう |