Meaning of 先憂後楽 in Japanese

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Definition of 先憂後楽

せんゆうこうらく(senyuukouraku) 【 先憂後楽 】

先憂後楽 Kanji Details

  1. (n) hardship now, pleasure later; seeking pleasure only after dealing with difficulties; seeking pleasure only after the happiness of the people is assured (a precept to be observed by a ruler)
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