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jmdict 2832633 Active (id: 1954787)
靴新しと雖も首に加えず沓新しと雖も首に加えず
くつあたらしといえどもくびにくわえず
1. [exp] [proverb]
▶ there must be a clear distinction between the upper and lower classes
▶ [lit] even new shoes must not be worn on the head



History:
2. A 2017-07-02 07:16:41  Jim Breen <...address hidden...>
1. A* 2017-07-01 15:26:28  Alan Cheng <...address hidden...>
  Refs:
daijs, daijr

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