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痩せても枯れても 【やせてもかれても】

  1. [exp] even though one has fallen on hard times; however down on one's luck one may be
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
痩 Get Thin ソウ, チュウ, シュウ, シュ や.せる
枯 Wither, Die, Dry Up, Be Seasoned コ か.れる, か.らす