Tag Archives: 類

Eliza, Eliza

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Confanity

There’s a hole in the bag now; an exceptional hole! 嚢中之錐nou.chuu.no.kiri Literally: bag – inside – [possessive particle] – awl / auger / drill Alternately: A person of exceptional ability will show through even if surrounded by large numbers of … Continue reading →

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Rui-san calls her friends?

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Confanity

類は友を呼ぶ (Rui wa tomo wo yobu; “Like calls unto like”) Definition: People will naturally self-sort. People who are similar will tend to find each other, group together, and become close. “Birds of a feather flock together.” Nerds sit at lunch … Continue reading →

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