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[せい()·こう()·()·どく()]
seikouudoku
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 晴耕雨読

noun, suru verb
  1. working in the field in fine weather and reading at home in rainy weather; living in quiet retirement dividing time between work and intellectual pursuits

Meanings for each kanji in 晴耕雨読

» clear up
» till; plow; cultivate
» rain
» read

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Sample Sentences for 晴耕雨読

I sometimes wish I could live a quiet retired sort of life but I doubt I could stand it for more than a few days.

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