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[もん(門)·ぜん(前)·の·こ(小)·ぞう(僧)]
monzennokozou
expression

Root Words:

[もん(門)·ぜん(前) + の + こ(小)·ぞう(僧)]
monzen + no + kozou

English Meaning(s) for 門前の小僧

expression
  1. you learn, without realising it, from what is around you; a shop-boy near the temple gate (will recite sutras untaught)
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Meanings for each kanji in 門前の小僧

» gate; counter for cannons
» in front; before
» little; small
» Buddhist priest; monk

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Sample Sentences for 門前の小僧

A saint's maid quotes Latin.
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