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[ぶた(豚)·に·しん(真)·じゅ(珠)]
butanishinju
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Root Words:

[ぶた(豚) + に + しん(真)·じゅ(珠)]
buta + ni + shinju

English Meaning(s) for 豚に真珠

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  1. (cast) pearls before swine
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Meanings for each kanji in 豚に真珠

» pork; pig
» true; reality; Buddhist sect
» pearl; gem; jewel

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Sample Sentences for 豚に真珠

Cast not pearls before swine.
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His great oration was like pearls before swine.
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Do not cast pearls before swine.
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This is like casting pearls before swine.
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Don't cast pearls before swine.
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