口に蜜あり腹に剣あり
kuchinimitsuariharaniken'ari
honey in one's mouth but a razor in one's belt
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  1. kuchinimitsuariharaniken'ari honey in one's mouth but a razor in one's belt
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Kanji Breakdown
Mouth
On: こう,く Kun: くち
3 strokes N4
Honey, Nectar, Molasses
On: みつ,びつ
14 strokes
Abdomen, Belly, Stomach
On: ふく Kun: はら
13 strokes N3
Sabre, Sword, Blade, Clock Hand
On: けん Kun: つるぎ
10 strokes N1
How to Use This Word
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口に蜜あり腹に剣ありは〜です。 / 〜の口に蜜あり腹に剣あり

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この口に蜜あり腹に剣ありはとても大切です。
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