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[ぶた()··しん()·じゅ()]
butanishinju
expression

Root Words:

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

English Meaning(s) for 豚に真珠

expression
  1. (cast) pearls before swine

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

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

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