JMdict: 1177410
猿も木から落ちる 【さるもきからおちる】
- [exp,v1] even monkeys fall from trees; anyone can make a mistake; pride comes before a fall; even Homer sometimes nods
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 猿 | Monkey | エン | さる | |
| 木 | Tree, Wood | ボク, モク | き, こ- | 1 |
| 落 | Fall, Drop, Come Down, Village, Hamlet | ラク | お.ちる, お.ち, お.とす | 3 |