Tag Archives: Transmission of the Lamp

Ooh, yeah; uh, no?

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Confanity

有耶無耶u.ya.mu.ya Literally: exist – [interrogative particle] – not – [interrogative particle] Alternately: Vague; unclear; noncommittal; unsettled; indefinite; obscure. It’s not clear whether something is, or is not there, or in a certain state, etc. Notes: 曖昧模糊 and 五里霧中 are both considered … Continue reading →

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はは　は

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Confanity

子を持って知る親の恩 (Ko wo motte shiru oya no on; “The kindness of a parent, which you realize when you have a child”) Definition: Raising kids is hard. But as with most difficult tasks, most people don’t realize the exact amount of … Continue reading →

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Fat head, skinny tail

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Confanity

竜頭蛇尾 ryuu.tou.da.bi Literally: dragon – head – snake – tail Alternately: A strong or exciting beginning and a weak or dull ending. In with a bang, out with a whimper. Anticlimax. Alternately, something that looks impressive but in reality is … Continue reading →

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