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綿
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Idiomatic expression
to torment by slow degrees; to torture slowly; to drag things out; to reproach in a roundabout way; to strangle with floss silk
Examples
真綿で首を絞めるような言い方をしないで、お願いだから、もっとはっきり言ってくれない。
Stop trying to make us follow all these subtle clues. I wish you would say what you want to say more clearly.
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'taru' adjective
tender sentiments; being overcome with emotions; having a tender feeling (for a person)
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Veterinary terms
bovine spongiform encephalopathy; BSE; mad cow disease
