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皮算用 【かわざんよう】

  1. [n] over-optimistic calculation; counting one's chickens before they're hatched
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Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
皮 Pelt, Skin, Hide, Leather, Skin Radical (no. 107) ヒ かわ
算 Calculate, Divining, Number, Abacus, Probability サン そろ
用 Utilize, Business, Service, Use, Employ ヨウ もち.いる