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良薬は口に苦し 【りょうやくはくちににがし】

  1. [exp] the most helpful advice may be difficult to listen to; good medicine tastes bitter
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
良 Good, Pleasing, Skilled リョウ よ.い, -よ.い, い.い, -い.い 4
薬 Medicine, Chemical, Enamel, Gunpowder, Benefit ヤク くすり 3
口 Mouth コウ, ク くち 1
苦 Suffering, Trial, Worry, Hardship, Feel Bitter, Scowl ク くる.しい, -ぐる.しい, くる.しむ, くる.しめる, にが.い, にが.る 3