Words — 51 found
さんしゅじんぎ
三種の神器
1. the Three Sacred Treasures (Mirror, Sword and Jewels); three sacred emblems of sovereign rule; the three divine symbols of the Japanese imperial throne
2. (set of) three status symbols; three necessitiesIdiomatic expression, Colloquial
しゅかくてんとう
主客転倒
1. reversing the order of (relative) importance (of); putting the cart before the horse; the tables being turned; mistaking the insignificant for the essential; mistaking the means for the endYojijukugo (four character compound)
主客転倒 【しゅきゃくてんとう】、主客顛倒 【しゅかくてんとう】、主客顛倒 【しゅきゃくてんとう】
きも
肝
1. liver; innards
2. courage; spirit; pluck; guts
3. crux; essential point; keyOnly applies to きも, Only applies to キモ
胆 【きも】、胆 【たん】、キモ
さきた
先に立つ
1. to lead; to take the initiative
2. to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger)
3. to be most essential