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Words — 24 found

おにせんたく 洗濯
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
1. playing while the cat is away; taking a break while the boss is out; doing what one wants when one is (finally) alone; relaxing while the demon is outIdiomatic expression, See also 命の洗濯
Other forms
鬼の居ぬ間に洗濯 【おにのいぬまにせんたく】
Notes
鬼の居ぬ間に洗濯: Rarely-used kanji form.
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めい 汚名
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'gu' ending
1. to clear one's nameSee also 濯ぐ すすぐ
Other forms
汚名を雪ぐ 【おめいをそそぐ】汚名を濯ぐ 【おめいをそそぐ】汚名を雪ぐ 【おめいをすすぐ】汚名をすすぐ 【おめいをすすぐ】汚名を濯ぐ 【おめいをすすぐ】
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