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庇ひさし

Meanings

Noun

Usually written in kana

1. awning (over a window, doorway, etc.); eaves (of a roof)

2. narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building

3. visor (of a cap); brim; peak

4. classic Japanese women's low pompadour hairstyle

Alt. forms

Kanji used

overhang

Pitch accent

ひ

さし

Used in vocabulary (1 in total)

庇ひさしを貸かして母おも屋やをとられる

to have one's kindness taken advantage of; give him an inch and he'll take a mile; (lit.) to lend out the eaves but have one's whole house taken; to have a favor returned with spite