Jisho

×
きゅうそううてなるい 九層累土
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending
1. many a little makes a mickle; every little helps; the tower of nine storeys (stories) rose from a small heap of earthProverb, Rare term, See also 塵も積もれば山となる, from Tao Te Ching, also as 九層の台も累土より起こる

Discussions

to talk about this word.