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Kaitenzushi

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Confanity

I certainly prefer it to the pork 行雲流水 kou.un.ryuu.sui Literally: go – cloud – flow – water Alternately: Going where the wind and tides carry you, instead of sticking with one thing or staying in one place. Constantly changing rather … Continue reading →

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Still better than a superspreader event

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Confanity

酒池肉林 shu.chi.niku.rin Literally: pond – alcohol – meat – forest Alternately: A great and sumptuous meal. A dinner party with staggering amounts of food and drink. Enough drink to fill a pool and enough meat to decorate a forest. This … Continue reading →

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Feet of clay, tongue of wood

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Confanity

Mouth of gold; break the mold 金口木舌 kin.kou.boku.zetsu Literally: gold / metal – mouth – tree / wood – tongue Alternately: Someone who leads the people through skillful (spoken) expression. A guide or leader of public opinion. The image is … Continue reading →

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