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Tag Archives: 義理
On covering your butt
Both literally and metaphorically… not that a fundoshi actually covers much of the butt…. 義理と褌欠かされぬ(Giri to fundoshi kakasarenu;“Underwear and courtesy cannot be left lacking”) Definition: In the old days, it was acceptable for men doing hard labor to strip down … Continue reading
Posted in Japanese, Kotowaza
Tagged ふんどし, butts, common courtesy, 義理, 褌, 諺苑, 譬喩尽, Iroha karuta, obligation, public decency, underwear
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