Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 奢る平家久しからず(おごるへいけひさしからず) in Japanese

奢る平家久しからず, 驕る平家久しからず
Kana Reading
おごるへいけひさしからず
Romaji
ogoruheikehisashikarazu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    pride goes before a fall; lit: the proud Heike family lasts not long


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

3 strokes

long time, old story

On'Yomi: キュウ, ク

Kun'Yomi: ひさ.しい

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JLPT 4

10 strokes

house, home, family, professional, expert, performer

On'Yomi: カ, ケ

Kun'Yomi: いえ, や, うち

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JLPT 3

5 strokes

even, flat, peace

On'Yomi: ヘイ, ビョウ, ヒョウ

Kun'Yomi: たい.ら, -だいら, ひら, ひら-

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12 strokes

extravagance, luxury

On'Yomi: シャ

Kun'Yomi: おご.る, おご.り

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22 strokes

pride, haughtiness

On'Yomi: キョウ

Kun'Yomi: おご.る

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