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“Silly saying” in Japanese

Short answer
迷言 meigen めーげん

Silly saying in Japanese is “迷言” (meigen). Full meaning: meaningless or stupid turn of phrase that at first glance resembles a wise saying, silly saying, nonsensical proverb.

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