保革伯仲

Reading

Kana: ほかくはくちゅう

Romaji: hokakuhakuchū

Definition

noun

vs

1

conservatives and reformists being neck and neck; balanced conservative and progressive strengths

Note: yojijukugo

Kanji

保

Readings: ホ、 ホウ、 たも.つ

Meanings: protect, guarantee, keep, preserve, sustain, support

革

Readings: カク、 かわ

Meanings: leather, skin, reform, become serious

伯

Reading: ハク

Meanings: chief, count, earl, uncle, Brazil

仲

Readings: チュウ、 なか

Meanings: go-between, relationship