But mum!
他言無用
ta.gon.mu.you
Literally: other – say – no – use
Alternately: “Don’t talk about this to anyone.” “Loose lips sink ships.”
Notes: 言 may also be pronounced gen.
In contrast to the aphoristic nature of most yojijukugo, this one is a direct imperative – a trait it shares with other phrases ending in 無用.
The rabbit’s name is Shouta (翔太)? Don’t tell anyone, though.
