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[が(臥)·しん(薪)·しょう(嘗)·たん(胆)]
gashinshoutan
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 臥薪嘗胆

noun, suru verb
  1. going through thick and thin to attain one's objective; enduring unspeakable hardships for the sake of vengeance
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Meanings for each kanji in 臥薪嘗胆

» bend down; bow; lie prostrate
» fuel; firewood; kindling
» once; before; formerly; ever; never; ex-; lick; lap up; burn up; taste; undergo; underrate; despise
» gall bladder; courage; pluck; nerve

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Sample Sentences for 臥薪嘗胆

I have struggled under extreme difficulties for a long time.
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