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This will be the year of the boar, though
Not that the last couple of years haven’t seen their shares of poorly-educated and tasteless behavior…. 一竜一猪 ichi.ryou.i-.ccho Literally: one – dragon – one – boar/pig Alternately: A saying that expresses the value of education. The difference between someone who … Continue reading
Crossing Ts and dotting Eyes
It’s finals week! I hope everyone (for whom it’s applicable) is putting the finishing touches on their projects and ready for winter break! 画竜点睛 ga.ryou.ten.sei Literally: picture – dragon – point; dot – pupil (of the eye) Alternately: Putting the … Continue reading
Posted in Japanese, Yojijukugo
Tagged 点睛, 画竜, dragon, finishing touches, pupil, Zhang Sengyou
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A post a long time in the making
海千山千 umi.sen.yama.sen Literally: ocean – thousand – mountain – thousand Alternately: The pinnacle of cunning. A sly old fox. Someone who, though long experience, has developed an almost-unbeatable level of cleverness. Notes: First, keep in mind that this is about … Continue reading
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Tagged clever, cunning, dragon, experience, snake, 山千, 海千
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