Jisho

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てきしおおく
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending
1. to save an enemy from trouble instead of taking advantage of their weakness; to show humanity even to one's enemy; to help one's enemy in difficultyfrom Uesugi Kenshin sending salt to his enemy, Takeda Shingen, when Takeda's salt supply had been cut off
Other forms
敵に塩を贈る 【てきにしおをおくる】

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