Tag Archives: sea bream

Seafood combo for massive profit!

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Confanity

As long as we’re on the topic, here’s another tai saying for you. 海老で鯛を釣る (Ebi de tai wo tsuru; “Fish for sea bream with shrimp”) Definition: To make a great profit from just a little investment of time, money, or … Continue reading →

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Bad x great = good!

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Confanity

This is another kotowaza that I learned early and remembered. It’s simple, evocative, and occasionally useful. 腐っても鯛 (Kusatte mo tai; “Even rotten, it’s still sea bream”) Definition: Something of high quality or class is still high quality or class even … Continue reading →

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