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preach to deaf ears in Japanese

preach to deaf ears in Japanese is 馬の耳に念仏.

preach to deaf ears in Japanese

馬の耳に念仏

verb

Pronounced: umanomimininenbutsu

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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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Frequently asked questions

What is "preach to deaf ears" in Japanese?

"preach to deaf ears" in Japanese is 馬の耳に念仏.

How do you pronounce 馬の耳に念仏?

"preach to deaf ears" in Japanese is 馬の耳に念仏, pronounced "umanomimininenbutsu".

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