Definition of 棚から牡丹餅 (たなからぼたもち)

たなもち

棚から牡丹餅

たなからぼたもち

tanakarabotamochi

expression
receiving a windfall, having an unexpected piece of good luck
See also:棚牡丹
Other readings:
棚からぼた餅【たなからぼたもち】
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Example sentences(showing 1 results)

This is what they call a lucky break