臥薪嘗胆
がしんしょうたん
Meanings
- Noun, する verb, Intransitive going through thick and thin to attain one's objective; enduring unspeakable hardships for the sake of vengeance
Kanji
- 臥 bend down; bow; lie prostrate. Read as ガ.
- 薪 firewood. Read as シン.
- 嘗 once; before; formerly. Read as ショウ.
- 胆 gall. Read as タン.