put the cart before the horse in Japanese

put the cart before the horse in Japanese is 本末転倒.

put the cart before the horse in Japanese

本末転倒

verb

Pronounced: honmatsutentō

(idiomatic) To put things in the wrong order or with the wrong priorities; to put something inconsequential as more important than something more essential.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Common Japanese translations

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What is "put the cart before the horse" in Japanese?

"put the cart before the horse" in Japanese is 本末転倒.

How do you pronounce 本末転倒?

"put the cart before the horse" in Japanese is 本末転倒, pronounced "honmatsutentō".

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