臥薪嘗胆
Meanings
Noun
Suru verb
Intransitive verb
1. going through thick and thin to attain one's objective; enduring unspeakable hardships for the sake of vengeance (Yojijukugo)
Kanji used
Pitch accent
がしんしょうたん
がしんしょうたん
Examples1
私 は 長い間 臥薪嘗胆 の 苦しみ を なめた。
I have struggled under extreme difficulties for a long time.