九仞の功を一簣に虧くきゅうじんのこうをいっきにかく Expression Godan English jmdict 1 expressions (phrases Godan verb with 'ku' ending idiomatic expression to fail one step short of great success;to fall at the last hurdle
仞じん Noun English jmdict 1 noun (common) (futsuumeishi) ren (ancient Chinese measure of height, depth, etc.; between 1-3 meters) Other forms 仭 【じん】