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一将功成って万骨枯る
いっしょうこうなってばんこつかる
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thousands die to make one hero; one general reaches glory, ten thousand bones are left to dry
一将功成りて万骨枯る
いっしょうこうなりてばんこつかる
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thousands die to make one hero
九仞の功を一簣に虧く
きゅうじんのこうをいっきにかく
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to fail one step short of great success; to fall at the last hurdle
亀の甲より年の功
かめのこうよりとしのこう
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the older, the wiser
内助の功
ないじょのこう
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fruits of a wife's labour; credit due to a supportive wife
功を争う
こうをあらそう
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contend for distinction; claim credit
功を奏す
こうをそうす
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succeed; bear fruit; pay off
功を奏する
こうをそうする
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succeed; bear fruit; pay off
功を焦る
こうをあせる
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be too eager for success; hasten after glory; act hastily in pursuit of achievement
労多くして功少なし
ろうおおくしてこうすくなし
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all pain and no gain; lots of effort, little reward
年の功
としのこう
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wisdom of age; sagacity from experience
