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天
Idiomatic expression
to have a narrow view of things; to peep at the sky through a keyhole
Idiomatic expression
to have a narrow view of things; to peek at the ceiling through the pith of a reed
to have a narrow view of things; to look at the ceiling through a reed
Proverb
you can do anything if you set your mind to; even an ant's thoughts reach the heavens
Proverb
a straw will show which way the wind blows; a falling leaf shows that autumn has come
Idiomatic expression
to have a narrow view of things; to peek at the sky through the eye of a needle
Idiomatic expression
water is wet; on days when it rains, the weather is bad
(mnemonic for) Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
(mnemonic for) Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto
Proverb; From the Book of Rites
not wanting to live in the same world as one's father's or lord's enemies; being prepared to sacrifice one's life to avenge one's father or lord
Proverb
don't eat plum pits (because they are poisonous); if you eat a plum, don't eat the kernel; inside it heavenly gods sleep
witches' broom (plant disease); hexenbesen
Historical term; Christianity; Orig. from Portuguese "padre"
padre; title for Portuguese Jesuits who came to Japan in the 16th century
Historical term
Christianity; Christian
Historical term
Ōtenmon incident (conspiracy in 866 CE that centered on the destruction of the main gate of the Imperial Palace)