がしんしょうたん

臥 薪 嘗 胆

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, intransitive verb

    going through thick and thin to attain one's objective, enduring unspeakable hardships for the sake of vengeance
    yojijukugo

    • 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.