JMdict: 1244600
苦肉の策 【くにくのさく】
- [exp,n] last resort; desperate measure taken under the pressure of necessity
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
肉 | Meat | ニク | しし | 2 |
策 | Scheme, Plan, Policy, Step, Means | サク | 6 |