Definition of 皮算用 (かわざんよう)

かわざんよう

皮算用

かわざんよう

kawazan-you

noun
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over-optimistic calculation, counting one's chickens before they're hatched
Related Kanji
皮 pelt, skin, hide, leather, skin radical (no. 107)
算 calculate, divining, number, abacus, probability
用 utilize, business, service, use, employ