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せにはら
Meanings
Expression
Abbreviation
Proverb
1. you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; a small sacrifice may be necessary to solve a more pressing problem
Alt. forms
背
せ
に
腹
はら
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せにはら
Composed of
せ
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
はら
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
Used in vocabulary (2 in total)
せにはら
はかえられな
い
you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; a small sacrifice may be necessary to solve a more pressing problem
せにはら
はかえられぬ
you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; a small sacrifice may be necessary to solve a more pressing problem