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jmdict 2168410 Active (id: 2292154) 
2168410 jmdict A [id=2292154]
鬼のいぬまに洗濯；鬼の居ぬ間に洗濯[rK]；鬼のいぬ間に洗濯[sK]
おにのいぬまにせんたく
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  playing while the cat is away; taking a break while the boss is out; doing what one wants when one is (finally) alone; 
  [lit] relaxing while the demon is out
  [see=2168420・命の洗濯[1]]


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JMdictDB is an open-source Postgresql database and Python API for managing Japanese dictionary data developed by Stuart McGraw. More information at http://edrdg.org/~smg/. Please report software problems at https://gitlab.com/yamagoya/jmdictdb/issues or email to jmdictdb@mtneva.com.