Word details
雀の涙
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 雀の涙.
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Idiomatic expression
drop in the bucket; pittance; chicken feed; insignificant amount; sparrow tears
Examples
雀の涙ほどの給料では何の役にも立たない。
The chicken feed I get for a salary is good for nothing.
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