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Words — 1 found

たきぎいだひすく 薪を抱いて火を救う
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1. having one's good intentions backfire dangerously; causing harm when trying to prevent it; trying to put out a fire while carrying kindling​Idiomatic expression
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Kanji — 4 found

12.690196648613282
16 strokes. JLPT N1. Jōyō kanji, taught in junior high.
薪
fuel, firewood, kindling
Kun: たきぎ、 まき
On: シン
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10.131220239177056
8 strokes. JLPT N3. Jōyō kanji, taught in junior high.
抱
embrace, hug, hold in arms
Kun: だ.く、 いだ.く、 かか.える
On: ホウ
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1.669150521609538
4 strokes. JLPT N5. Jōyō kanji, taught in grade 1.
火
fire
Kun: ひ、 -び、 ほ-
On: カ
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5.808585656646433
11 strokes. JLPT N1. Jōyō kanji, taught in grade 5.
救
salvation, save, help, rescue, reclaim
Kun: すく.う
On: キュウ
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