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犬も歩けば棒に当たる 【いぬもあるけばぼうにあたる】

  1. [exp,v5r] bad things happen to those who attempt things; if a dog walks they will hit a stick
  2. [exp,v5r] good luck may come unexpectedly
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
犬 Dog ケン いぬ, いぬ- 1
歩 Walk, Counter For Steps ホ, ブ, フ ある.く, あゆ.む 2
棒 Rod, Stick, Cane, Pole, Club, Line ボウ 6
当 Hit, Right, Appropriate, Himself トウ あ.たる, あ.たり, あ.てる, あ.て, まさ.に, まさ.にべし 2