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Proverb; Rare term
one should do more than what is literally being asked for; when told (to bring) the chisel, (also bring) the mallet
Ichidan verb
to be possible to say; to be able to say
Archaic; Expressions; Oft. as. 言えるごとく
said; have said
Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb
(verbal) message; sending word
Archaic
excuse; pretext
to assert; to declare; to claim; to state; to insist; to maintain
to list (one by one); to enumerate; to count off
to spread rumours (rumors); to go on and on (about)
Archaic
to use as an excuse
to have someone send (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (via someone else); to leave (a message) with someone
Archaic
to use as an excuse; to make a pretext of
Obsolete term
words used when miserable or anxious
Obsolete term
words used to decline or refuse something
Obsolete term
words used when making an appeal
Linguistics
sociolect or secret language used by prostitutes in red-light districts (Edo period); vulgar words used by prostitutes (Edo period)
crying over spilt milk; complaining about things that have already happened
speaking ill behind someone's back; malicious gossip
message that a messenger brings back home
reply; ode in reply
return gift