眉唾
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Japanese
[edit]Kanji in this term | |
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眉 | 唾 |
まゆ Grade: S |
つば Grade: S |
kun'yomi |
Etymology
[edit]From a superstitious folk belief that if one smears one's eyebrows with saliva, they will be impervious to being tricked by foxes and tanukis.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]- questionable story, dubious tale
- Synonym: 眉唾物