Jisho

×

Words — 1 found

せはらか 背に腹は変えられない
Show inflections Links
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)
1. you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; a small sacrifice may be necessary to solve a more pressing problem​Proverb
Other forms
背に腹は代えられない 【せにはらはかえられない】、背に腹は替えられない 【せにはらはかえられない】
Details ▸

Kanji — 2 found

6.071753116935045
9 strokes. JLPT N3. Jōyō kanji, taught in grade 6.
背
stature, height, back, behind, disobey, defy, go back on, rebel
Kun: せ、 せい、 そむ.く、 そむ.ける
On: ハイ
Details ▸
11.218785213187452
13 strokes. JLPT N3. Jōyō kanji, taught in grade 6.
腹
abdomen, belly, stomach
Kun: はら
On: フク
Details ▸