知恵は富に勝る。

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知恵 は 富 に 勝る 。

English Translation

Wisdom is better than riches.

Furigana

知恵(ちえ)は富(とみ)に勝(まさ)る。

Romanji

Chie wa tomi ni masaru.

Words

知恵 (ちえ)

wisdom; wit; sagacity; sense; intelligence; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

富 (とみ)

riches; wealth; fortune; resources; lottery

に (に)

at (place, time); in; on; during; to (direction, state); toward; into; for (purpose); because of (reason); for; with; by; from; as (i.e. in the role of); per; in; for; a (e.g. "once a month"); and; in addition to; if; although

勝る (まさる)

to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to have an edge; to be superior; to outrival; to outweigh; to preponderate

Kanji

知

Readings: チ、 し.る、 し.らせる

Meanings: know, wisdom

恵

Readings: ケイ、 エ、 めぐ.む、 めぐ.み

Meanings: favor, blessing, grace, kindness

富

Readings: フ、 フウ、 と.む、 とみ

Meanings: wealth, enrich, abundant

勝

Readings: ショウ、 か.つ、 -が.ち、 まさ.る、 すぐ.れる、 かつ

Meanings: victory, win, prevail, excel