臥薪嘗胆

がしんしょうたん

Meanings

Noun / Verb with suru

common noun
1. going through thick and thin to attain one's objective; enduring unspeakable hardships for the sake of vengeance.

臥	bend down, bow, lie prostrate
薪	fuel, firewood, kindling
嘗	once, before, formerly, ever, never, ex-, lick, lap up, burn up, taste, undergo, underrate, despise
胆	gall bladder, courage, pluck, nerve

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