JMdict: 1448740

灯台もと暗し 【とうだいもとくらし】

  1. [exp] it is darkest under the lamp post; it's hard to see what is under your nose; go abroad to hear of home; you must go into the country to hear what news at London
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
灯 Lamp, A Light, Light, Counter For Lights トウ ひ, ほ-, ともしび, とも.す, あかり 4
台 Pedestal, A Stand, Counter For Machines And Vehicles ダイ, タイ うてな, われ, つかさ 2
暗 Darkness, Disappear, Shade, Informal, Grow Dark, Be Blinded アン くら.い, くら.む, くれ.る 3