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雨垂れ石を穿つ 【あまだれいしをうがつ】

  1. [exp,v5t] slow but steady wins the race; constant effort will result in success; constant dripping wears away a stone
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
雨 Rain ウ あめ, あま-, -さめ 1
垂 Droop, Suspend, Hang, Slouch スイ た.れる, た.らす, た.れ, -た.れ, なんなんと.す 6
石 Stone セキ, シャク, コク いし 1
穿 Put On (to The Feet), Dig, Pierce, Drill セン うが.つ, は.く