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名言 [news2,nf26]
めいげん [news2,nf26]
1. [n]
▶ wise saying
▶ famous saying
▶ witty remark
Cross references:
  ⇐ see: 2716520 迷言【めいげん】 1. meaningless or stupid turn of phrase that at first glance resembles a wise saying; silly saying; nonsensical proverb



History:
4. A 2022-06-03 04:57:57  Jim Breen <...address hidden...>
  Refs:
GG5, etc.
  Comments:
Can't find a reference supporting that.
  Diff:
@@ -18 +18 @@
-<gloss>deep saying</gloss>
+<gloss>witty remark</gloss>
3. A* 2022-06-03 03:44:11 
  Diff:
@@ -17,0 +18 @@
+<gloss>deep saying</gloss>
2. A 2012-05-20 16:22:22  Rene Malenfant <...address hidden...>
1. A* 2012-05-20 10:30:52  Paul Upchurch <...address hidden...>
  Refs:
daijr, prog
  Diff:
@@ -17,0 +17,1 @@
+<gloss>famous saying</gloss>

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