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皮算用 — meaning in English

kawazan'yō

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English meaning

  • wishful thinking noun The belief that something is true or will happen because you want it to, rather than because there is any evidence for it.

Senses

皮算用 is used for these senses in English:

  • wishful thinking (idiomatic, psychology) The formation of beliefs based on an outcome that aligns with one's desires or hopes, while disregarding evidence, rationality, or reality.

Related Japanese words