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[ま(待)·つ·み(身)·は·なが(長)·い]
matsumihanagai
expression

Root Words:

[ま(待)·つ + み(身) + は + なが(長)·い]
matsu + mi + ha + nagai

English Meaning(s) for 待つ身は長い

expression
  1. a watched pot never boils
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Meanings for each kanji in 待つ身は長い

» wait; depend on
» somebody; person; one's station in life
» long; leader

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Sample Sentences for 待つ身は長い

A watched pot never boils.
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