List: yojijukugo
Words consisting of four kanji characters having a particular meaning that cannot be inferred from the meanings of the components that make them up.
yojijukugo noun noun (generic)
- abandonment of the status quo, destroying the status quo, overthrowing the present situation
yojijukugo noun noun (generic)
- sophism, sophistry, quibbling
yojijukugo noun noun (generic) な adjective adjective (generic)
- firm and solid, stout and durable
yojijukugo noun noun (generic) noun taking the genitive case particle の adjective (generic)
- (person of) high rank and office (exalted station), persons in high positions
yojijukugo noun noun (generic) な adjective adjective (generic)
- youthful and endearing, rosy-cheeked and sweet
yojijukugo noun noun (generic) な adjective adjective (generic)
- dauntless and decisive, with fortitude and resolution
yojijukugo noun noun (generic)
- high mountains and running water, the beauty of nature
- beautifully (skillfully) played music
yojijukugo expression
- happy events are often accompanied by difficulties, unsullied joy is rare
yojijukugo noun noun (generic) noun taking the genitive case particle の adjective (generic)
- obstinate and self-assertive
yojijukugo expression
- the young should be regarded with respect