Words — 8 found
ひさし
庇
1. awning (over a window, doorway, etc.); eaves (of a roof)Usually written using kana alone, See also 軒 のき
- ひさし
- から
- あまみず雨水
- が
- したたりおち滴り落ちている 。
2. narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple buildingArchitecture
3. visor (of a cap); brim; peakUsually written using kana alone
廂 【ひさし】
廂: Rarely-used kanji form.
1. patronage; protection
ひいん
庇陰
1. protection; shieldObsolete term
2. shadow of eavesObsolete term, orig. meaning
庇蔭 【ひいん】
ひさしかおもやと
庇を貸して母屋を取られる
1. to have one's kindness taken advantage of; give him an inch and he'll take a mile; to lend out the eaves but have one's whole house takenIdiomatic expression
2. to have a favor returned with spiteIdiomatic expression