Jisho

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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Noun
1. precarious situation; precarious stateIdiomatic expression
Other forms
風前の灯火 【ふうぜんのともしび】風前のともし火 【ふうぜんのともしび】風前のともしび 【ふうぜんのともしび】風前之灯 【ふうぜんのともしび】
Notes
風前之灯: Rarely-used kanji form.
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Kanji — 2 found

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9 strokes. JLPT N4. Jōyō kanji, taught in grade 2.
wind, air, style, manner
Kun: かぜ かざ-
On: フウ
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9 strokes. JLPT N5. Jōyō kanji, taught in grade 2.
in front, before
Kun: まえ -まえ
On: ゼン
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Sentences — 1 found

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    • あなた
    • くび
    • ふうぜんのともしび風前のともし火
    Your job hangs by a thread. Tatoeba
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