Sign In

Dictionary

Support

Entry Details for 薪を抱いて火を救う

Single Word Search|Multi-Word Search?

Search by Japanese Word

字▼

Search by English Meaning

Romaji Hide
[たきぎ(薪)·を·いだ(抱)·い·て·ひ(火)·を·すく(救)·う]
takigiwoidaitehiwosukuu
expression

Root Words:

[たきぎ(薪) + を + いだ(抱)·い·て + ひ(火) + を + すく(救)·う]
takigi + wo + idaite + hi + wo + sukuu

English Meaning(s) for 薪を抱いて火を救う

expression
  1. having one's good intentions backfire dangerously; causing harm when trying to prevent it; trying to put out a fire while carrying kindling
Add to ▼

Meanings for each kanji in 薪を抱いて火を救う

» fuel; firewood; kindling
» embrace; hug; hold in arms
» fire
» salvation; save; help; rescue; reclaim

Stroke Order Diagrams for 薪を抱いて火を救う

Kanji Details »Add to ▼
Add to ▼
Kanji Details »Add to ▼
Add to ▼
Add to ▼
Kanji Details »Add to ▼
Add to ▼
Kanji Details »Add to ▼
Add to ▼

Comments for 薪を抱いて火を救う

If you have any questions about this entry, or would like to write a sample sentence using the vocabulary, please do so below. Your comment will appear in the forum for other users of the site to view and discuss.

Only registered users may post comments. You can register your free 楽しい Japanese account here.

This site uses the EDICT and KANJIDIC dictionary files. These files are the property of the Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group, and are used in conformance with the Group's licence.