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[すずめ()··なみだ()]
suzumenonamida
expression, noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[すずめのなみだ()]
suzumenonamida
[スズメのなみだ()]
suzumenonamida

Root Words:

[すずめ() + の + なみだ()]
suzume + no + namida

English Meaning(s) for 雀の涙

expression, noun
  1. drop in the bucket; very small quantity; chicken feed; insignificant amount; sparrow tears

Meanings for each kanji in 雀の涙

» sparrow
» tears; sympathy

Stroke Order Diagrams for 雀の涙

Sample Sentences for 雀の涙

The chicken feed I get for a salary is good for nothing.

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