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carry coals to Newcastle in Japanese

carry coals to Newcastle in Japanese is 無駄骨を折る.

carry coals to Newcastle in Japanese

無駄骨を折る

verb

Pronounced: mudaboneooru

(idiomatic) To do something that is unneeded or redundant.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "carry coals to Newcastle" in Japanese?

"carry coals to Newcastle" in Japanese is 無駄骨を折る.

How do you pronounce 無駄骨を折る?

"carry coals to Newcastle" in Japanese is 無駄骨を折る, pronounced "mudaboneooru".

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