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[えん(縁)·の·した(下)·の·ちから(力)·も(持)·ち]
ennoshitanochikaramochi
expression, noun

Root Words:

[えん(縁) + の + した(下) + の + ちから(力)·も(持)·ち]
en + no + shita + no + chikaramochi

English Meaning(s) for 縁の下の力持ち

expression, noun
  1. unsung hero; person who does a thankless task
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Meanings for each kanji in 縁の下の力持ち

» affinity; relation; connection; edge; border; verge; brink
» below; down; descend; give; low; inferior
» power; strength; strong; strain; bear up; exert
» hold; have

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Sample Sentences for 縁の下の力持ち

He is an unsung hero.
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