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へびのなまごろし
Meanings
Expression
1. state of uncertainty; limbo; leaving unfinished with the intention of inflicting suffering; dragging out tortuously;
(lit.)
half-killing a snake
Alt. forms
蛇
へび
の
生
なま
殺
ごろ
し
へびのなまごろし
Composed of
へび
snake; serpent; large snake
なまごろし
half-dead; state of uncertainty; limbo; leaving unfinished with the intention of inflicting suffering