Search Terms: *雖*
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expression
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not exactly correct, but pretty close to it, not far off the mark
Other readings:
中らずと雖も遠からず【あたらずといえどもとおからず】
、中らずといえども遠からず【あたらずといえどもとおからず】
expression
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even though, despite, notwithstanding(usually kana)
Other readings:
いうとも《雖も》[1]
Notes:
- out-dated or obsolete kana usage
かこういえどくうまし
kakouaritoiedomokurawazunbasonoumakiwoshirazu
expression
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one cannot understand even a holy man's teachings without study, one cannot know the abilities of a great man without putting him to use, one cannot know the delicious taste of fine food without eating it(proverb)
expression
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there must be a clear distinction between the upper and lower classes, even new shoes must not be worn on the head(proverb)
Other readings:
沓新しと雖も首に加えず【くつあたらしといえどもくびにくわえず】