痩やせても枯かれてもやせてもかれてもMeanings1expressioneven in hard times; no matter how down on one's luckProverbial expression emphasizing that one's dignity or true worth remains even when circumstances are dire. Often used to assert self-respect or resilience.痩やせても枯かれても、私わたしはこの町まちの生うまれだ。Even in hard times, I was born and raised in this town.痩やせても枯かれても武ぶ士