たまてばこ
Japanese
editAlternative spelling |
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玉手箱 |
Etymology
editFrom 玉 (tama, “jewel”) + 手箱 (tebako, “casket”).
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editたまてばこ • (Tamatebako) ←たまてばこ (tamatebako)?
Derived terms
edit- 開けて悔しき玉手箱 (akete kuyashiki tamatebako)
Noun
editたまてばこ • (tamatebako) ←たまてばこ (tamatebako)?
- (figurative) thing that must be handled with care; Pandora's box
- (figurative) box of luxury