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風が吹けば桶屋が儲かる 【かぜがふけばおけやがもうかる】

  1. [exp,v5r] any event can bring about an effect in an unexpected way; if the wind blows the bucket makers prosper
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
Wind, Air, Style, Manner フウ, フ かぜ, かざ-, -かぜ 2
Blow, Breathe, Puff, Emit, Smoke スイ ふ.く
Tub, Bucket ヨウ, トウ おけ
Roof, House, Shop, Dealer, Seller オク 3
Be Profitable, Yield Profit チョ もう.ける, もう.かる, もうけ, たくわ.える