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泣いても笑っても
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 泣いても笑っても.
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Idiomatic expression; Used when something is drawing near or coming to an end
whether you like it or not; no matter what one may do; in any event; in any case; whether you laugh or cry
Examples
泣いても笑ってもあと一日。
There is only one day left, whether we like it or not.
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