Jisho

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Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
1. putting the cart before the horse; mistaking the means for the end; getting one's priorities backwardsYojijukugo (four character compound)
Other forms
本末顛倒 【ほんまつてんとう】本末顚倒 【ほんまつてんとう】
Notes
本末顛倒: Rarely-used kanji form. 本末顚倒: Rarely-used kanji form.

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