neither fish nor fowl in Japanese

neither fish nor fowl in Japanese is 海の物とも山の物ともつかない.

neither fish nor fowl in Japanese

海の物とも山の物ともつかない

adj

Pronounced: uminomonotomoyamanomonotomotsukanai

(idiomatic) Not easily categorized; not rightly belonging or fitting well in a given group or situation; also, not having the advantages of the various options.

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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 "neither fish nor fowl" in Japanese?

"neither fish nor fowl" in Japanese is 海の物とも山の物ともつかない.

How do you pronounce 海の物とも山の物ともつかない?

"neither fish nor fowl" in Japanese is 海の物とも山の物ともつかない, pronounced "uminomonotomoyamanomonotomotsukanai".

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