JMdict: 2690550
災い転じて福となす 【わざわいてんじてふくとなす】
- [exp,v5s] to turn misfortune into fortune (esp. through one's own efforts); to turn the potential disaster to one's advantage
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 災 | Disaster, Calamity, Woe, Curse, Evil | サイ | わざわ.い | 5 |
| 転 | Revolve, Turn Around, Change | テン | ころ.がる, ころ.げる, ころ.がす, ころ.ぶ, まろ.ぶ, うたた, うつ.る, くる.めく | 3 |
| 福 | Blessing, Fortune, Luck, Wealth | フク | 3 |