JMdict: 2120320
腐っても鯛 【くさってもたい】
- [exp] a diamond on a dunghill is still a diamond; quality is quality; an old eagle is better than a young crow; even if it's rotten, it's still sea bream
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 腐 | Rot, Decay, Sour | フ | くさ.る, -くさ.る, くさ.れる, くさ.れ, くさ.らす, くさ.す | |
| 鯛 | Sea Bream, Red Snapper | チョウ | たい |