背に腹

せにはら

Meanings

1. Expression you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; a small sacrifice may be necessary to solve a more pressing problem See also: 背に腹は変えられない (せにはらはかえられない).

Kanji

• 背 back. Read as せ.
• 腹 belly. Read as はら.

Words containing 背に腹

• 背に腹は変えられない (せにはらはかえられない) you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs
• 背に腹は替えられぬ (せにはらはかえられぬ) you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs

Word lists

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