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泥
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Work of art, literature, music, etc. name
vengeful spirit of a rice paddy's former owner (by artist Toriyama Sekien)
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Rare term; Idiomatic expression
to do something stupid; to do something pointless; to hit a muddy rice field with a stick
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Idiomatic expression
wide difference; a world of difference
Examples
「まがりなりにも通じている」ということと「正しい英語を使っている」ということには雲泥の差があります。
There is a world of difference between, "somehow being understood" and "using correct English."
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adhering to; being a stickler for; being particular about; worrying too much about
Examples
君はあまり字句に拘泥しすぎるよ。
You are too much letter-bound.
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Idiomatic expression
to bring disgrace (dishonor, dishonour) on; to fling mud at; to put to shame
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Abbreviation
sneak thief; petty thief; cat burglar
Examples
そのこそ泥は窓をこじ開けている現場を捕まった。
The burglar was caught in the act of prying open the window.
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looter; thief at the scene of a fire
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someone who takes advantage of a crisis to commit a crime
