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とりあとにご 鳥跡
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
1. it is simply common courtesy to clean up after yourself; a bird does not foul the nest it is about to leave; on leaving a place, one should see that all is in good orderProverb, See also 跡を濁す
Other forms
立つ鳥あとを濁さず 【たつとりあとをにごさず】立つ鳥後を濁さず 【たつとりあとをにごさず】
Notes
立つ鳥後を濁さず: Irregular kanji usage.
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Sentences — 1 found

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    • すいめん水面
    • から
    • とびた飛び立つ
    • とり
    • つと努めて
    • あと
    • にご濁さぬ
    • ようにする
    A bird flying out of the water is careful not to cause turbulence. Tatoeba
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Names — 1 found

たつとり 【立鳥】
Place
1. Tatsutori