Japanese Word · Intermediate
尺で鯛を釣る
obtaining something large with something small
Pronunciation: say 尺で鯛を釣る
Meaning
obtaining something large with something small
Example
Xacu. l, xacumuxi. シャク. または, しゃくむし (尺. または, 尺虫) 歩くときに身を縮めたりしながら進む一種の小虫. Xacude taiuo tçuru. (尺で鯛を釣る) 諺. この小虫で鯛を釣って取る人のように, 小さなもので大きなものを手に入れる.
Vocabulary of the Language of Japan
Practice tips
- Practice 尺で鯛を釣る out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.