帯に短し襷に長し
obinimijikashitasukininagashi
neither one thing nor the other
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  1. obinimijikashitasukininagashi neither one thing nor the other
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Kanji Breakdown
Sash, Belt, Obi, Zone, Region
On: たい Kun: お.びる,おび
10 strokes N2
Short, Brevity, Fault, Defect, Weak Point
On: たん Kun: みじか.い
12 strokes N2
Cord To Hold Up Sleeves, (kokuji)
Kun: たすき
22 strokes
Long, Leader, Superior, Senior
On: ちょう Kun: なが.い,おさ
8 strokes N5
How to Use This Word
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帯に短し襷に長しは〜です。 / 〜の帯に短し襷に長し

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この帯に短し襷に長しはとても大切です。
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