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ugly duckling in Japanese

ugly duckling in Japanese is みにくいアヒルの子.

ugly duckling in Japanese

みにくいアヒルの子
noun
Pronounced: minikuiahirunoko
(idiomatic) A young person who is ugly, but who is expected to become beautiful or handsome as they mature.
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What is "ugly duckling" in Japanese?

"ugly duckling" in Japanese is みにくいアヒルの子.

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"ugly duckling" in Japanese is みにくいアヒルの子, pronounced "minikuiahirunoko".

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