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冷や飯を食う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 冷や飯を食う.
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Entry
1
Idiomatic expression
to depend on someone for food and lodging
2
Idiomatic expression
to be treated coldly; to be kept in a low position
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