Tag Archives: family

“Our chain of love”

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Confanity

…but hard to shake once taken on 子は三界の首枷(Ko wa sangai no kubikase;“A child is a binding for all time”) Definition: A connection with a child is a strong bond that affects you for your entire life. Even after the logistical … Continue reading →

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For the very rich and the very poor?

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Confanity

(Either you have a big enough house for it, or you don’t have the money for multiple residences, regardless.) 累世同居rui.sei.dou.kyo Literally: accumulate – generation – same – reside Alternately: Multiple generations of a family living in the same house. In … Continue reading →

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Even for a pear of eyes

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Confanity

目に入れても痛くない (Me ni irete mo itakunai; “Doesn’t hurt even if it gets in your eye”) Definition: To adore someone, especially a child or grandchild, beyond all reason. To dote on someone. Generally reserved for feelings toward “cute” things such as … Continue reading →

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