おごる平家は久しからず

おごるへいけはひさしからず

Also written 驕る平家は久しからず

Meanings

1. Expression pride goes before a fall; pride comes before a fall (literally: the proud Heike family does not last long) See also: おごる平家久しからず (おごるへいけひさしからず).

Kanji

• 平 flat. Read as ヘイ.
• 家 home
• 久 long time. Read as ひさしい.

Word lists

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