“Rivalry in love” in Japanese
Short answer
Rivalry in love in Japanese is “鞘当て” (sayaate). Full meaning: rivalry in love, rivalry for the heart of a woman; quarrel over something trivial, storm in a teacup; quarrel between two samurai due to an (accidental) clash of sheaths while crossing paths.
Other ways to say “Rivalry in love” in Japanese
恋の鞘当て
koinosayaate rivalry in love, rivalry for the heart of a woman
鞘当
sayaate rivalry in love, rivalry for the heart of a woman; quarrel over something trivial, storm in a teacup; quarrel between two samurai due to an (accidental) clash of sheaths while crossing paths
さや当て
sayaate rivalry in love, rivalry for the heart of a woman; quarrel over something trivial, storm in a teacup; quarrel between two samurai due to an (accidental) clash of sheaths while crossing paths
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