篳門閨竇
Reading: ひつもんけいとう
Meaning: humble dwelling; poor household
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Example Sentence
He rose up from humble beginnings.
Usage Notes
A literary term referring to a simple or humble home. Often used in classical literature or formal writing to describe modest living conditions.
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