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[えん(縁)·の·した(下)]
ennoshita
no adjective, noun

Root Words:

[えん(縁) + の + した(下)]
en + no + shita

English Meaning(s) for 縁の下

no adjective, noun
  1. out of sight; in the background; unnoticed; under the veranda
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Meanings for each kanji in 縁の下

» affinity; relation; connection; edge; border; verge; brink
» below; down; descend; give; low; inferior

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Sample Sentences for 縁の下

He is an unsung hero.
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To my campaign manager, David Plouffe! The unsung hero of this campaign, who built the best, the best political campaign, I think, in the history of the United States of America.
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