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臥薪嘗胆 【がしんしょうたん】

  1. [n,vs,vi] going through thick and thin to attain one's objective; enduring unspeakable hardships for the sake of vengeance
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
臥 Bend Down, Bow, Lie Prostrate ガ ふせ.る, ふ.せる, ふ.す
薪 Fuel, Firewood, Kindling シン たきぎ, まき
嘗 Once, Before, Formerly, Ever, Never, Ex-, Lick, Lap Up, Burn Up, Taste, Undergo, Underrate, Despise ショウ, ジョウ かつ.て, こころ.みる, な.める
胆 Gall Bladder, Courage, Pluck, Nerve タン きも