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jmdict 2592680 Active (id: 1049211)
棺を蓋いて事定まる
かんをおおいてことさだまる
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▶ a person's worth is assessed only when their coffin is sealed



History:
2. A 2010-11-09 08:35:31  Jim Breen <...address hidden...>
1. A* 2010-11-09 02:19:08  Rene Malenfant <...address hidden...>
  Refs:
koj, daij, gg5

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