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生き恥 (いきはじ) — dishonor during one's life | Kumi Dictionary

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生き恥

生き恥

生いき恥はじ

dishonor during one's life

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いきはじ

Noun

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dishonor during one's life, shame experienced during one's life

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Kanji that make up this word

い.きる・い.かす・い.ける・う.まれる・うま.れる・う.まれ…(39)

life・genuine・birth

は.じる・はじ・は.じらう・は.ずかしい…(1)

shame・dishonor

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