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後生可畏 (こうせいかい) — the young should be regarded with respect | Kumi Dictionary

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Kanji Vocab
後生可畏

後生可畏

後こう生せい可か畏い

the young should be regarded with respect

Kanji Vocab Emotions & Psychology28 strokes

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こうせいかい

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the young should be regarded with respect

yojijukugo

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Kanji that make up this word

のち・うし.ろ・うしろ・あと・おく.れる…(6)

behind・back・later

い.きる・い.かす・い.ける・う.まれる・うま.れる・う.まれ…(39)

life・genuine・birth

-べ.き・-べ.し…(3)

can・passable・approval

おそ.れる・かしこま.る・かしこ・かしこ.し…(1)

fear・majestic・graciously・be apprehensive

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