Meaning of 井 in Japanese
Definition of 井
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(n) well
井の中の蛙、大海を知らず。
He that stays in the valley shall never get over the hill.
Words related to 井
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(exp) parochial; provincial; used to encourage someone to get a wider perspective
世間知らずにもほどがある。井の中の蛙大海を知らず、ということかね。
I can't believe you're so clueless. You're like a babe in the woods.
- (n) well lining; well curb
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(n) water well
井戸には少しの水も無かった。
There was no water in the well.
- (n) well roof
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(n) well digging; well digger
彼の仕事は井戸掘りからゴミの処理にまで及ぶ。
His tasks range from digging wells to getting rid of garbage.
- (n) well rope
- (n) well pulley
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(n) well water
今日は体調が悪い。あの井戸水が原因だ。
I feel out of sorts today. That well water is why.
- (n) well curb
- (n) side of well
