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Wearing your heart on your hat?

頂門の一針 (Choumon no isshin; “A needle in the scalp”) Definition: A warning, scolding, or prohibition that really hits home. An admonition that feels like a needle stuck into the “vital point” at the top of the head. Being told off … Continue reading

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