JMdict: 2791100

豚もおだてりゃ木に登る 【ぶたもおだてりゃきにのぼる】

  1. [exp,v5r] flattery will motivate anyone; flattery can do wonders; even a pig will climb up a tree if flattered
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
Pork, Pig トン ぶた
Tree, Wood ボク, モク き, こ-
Ascend, Climb Up トウ, ト, ドウ, ショウ, チョウ のぼ.る, あ.がる