我田引水

がでんいんすい

Meanings

1. Noun seeking one's own interests; straining (the interpretation or argument) to suit one's own interests; drawing water for one's own field

Kanji

• 我 ego. Read as ガ.
• 田 rice field. Read as デン.
• 引 pull. Read as イン.
• 水 water. Read as スイ.

Word lists

• Yojijukugo (四字熟語)

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