伏竜鳳雛

Reading

Kana: ふくりょうほうすう

Romaji: fukuryōhousuu

Definition

noun

1

gifted young person who shows much promise; unrecognized genius; great person whose talent is hidden under a bushel

Note: yojijukugo

Kanji

伏

Readings: フク、 ふ.せる、 ふ.す

Meanings: prostrated, bend down, bow, cover, lay (pipes)

竜

Readings: リュウ、 リョウ、 ロウ、 たつ、 いせ

Meanings: dragon, imperial

鳳

Readings: ホウ、 フウ

Meaning: male mythical bird

雛

Readings: スウ、 ス、 ジュ、 ひな、 ひよこ

Meanings: chick, squab, duckling, doll