忠言逆耳

ちゅうげんぎゃくじ

Meanings

1. Expression good advice is harsh to the ears; honest advice is often unpleasant to the ears

Kanji

• 忠 loyal. Read as チュウ.
• 言 word. Read as ゲン.
• 逆 reverse. Read as ギャク.
• 耳 ear. Read as ジ.

Word lists

• Yojijukugo (四字熟語)

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