Word details
角釘
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 角釘.
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Entry
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square nail; square peg
Examples
ジョンとキャシーは興味も性格も違う。その二人を一緒にさせようとするのは丸穴に角釘を打つようなものだ。
John and Cathy have different tastes and different characters. Trying to get them together is like putting a square peg in a round hole.
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