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高楊子, 高楊枝

Kana Reading
たかようじ
Romaji
takayōji
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    leisurely, post-meal use of a toothpick
    Example sentence
    武士は食わねど高楊枝 A samurai, even when he has not eaten, uses a toothpick like a lord.

Examples of 高楊子, 高楊枝, たかようじ in a sentence

  • 武士は食わねど高楊枝

    A samurai, even when he has not eaten, uses a toothpick like a lord.


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