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Smaller than an apple, at least
目の上の瘤(Me no ue no kobu;“A lump over the eye”) Definition: An eyesore; metaphorically, a person you don’t want to meet, usually because they always seem to get in your way and cause problems. Especially used for someone of higher social … Continue reading
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Tagged annoyance, こぶ, めざわり, 瘤, 目障り, eyesore, Iroha karuta, nemesis, rival, thorn in the side
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