Definition of 泣く子と地頭には勝てぬ (なくことじとうにはかてぬ)
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泣く子と地頭には勝てぬ
なくことじとうにはかてぬ
nakukotojitounihakatenu
expression
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you cannot win against someone who doesn't listen to reason, you can't fight City Hall(proverb)
See also:泣く子と地頭には勝てない (なくことじとうにはかてない)
Related Kanji
泣 | cry, weep, moan |
子 | child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac |
地 | ground, earth |
頭 | head, counter for large animals |
勝 | victory, win, prevail, excel |