前門の虎、後門の狼
zenmonnotora,koumonnoookami
between the devil and the deep sea, out of the frying pan into the fire
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  1. zenmonnotora,koumonnoookami between the devil and the deep sea, out of the frying pan into the fire
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Kanji Breakdown
In Front, Before
On: ぜん Kun: まえ,-まえ
9 strokes N5
Gate, Counter For Cannons
On: もん Kun: かど,と
8 strokes N2
Tiger, Drunkard
On: こ Kun: とら
8 strokes N1
Behind, Back, Later
On: ご,こう Kun: のち,うし.ろ,うしろ,あと,おく.れる
9 strokes N5
Wolf
On: ろう Kun: おおかみ
10 strokes
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前門の虎、後門の狼は〜です。 / 〜の前門の虎、後門の狼

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この前門の虎、後門の狼はとても大切です。
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