篳路藍縷
Reading: ひつろらんる
Meaning: to struggle through hardship; to persevere through difficulties
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Example Sentence
My father built his business through years of hardship and perseverance.
Usage Notes
Describes someone who continues to work hard despite poverty or difficult circumstances. Used in formal contexts to praise perseverance.
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