眉唾
Japanese
editKanji in this term | |
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眉 | 唾 |
まゆ Grade: S |
つば Grade: S |
kun'yomi |
Etymology
editFrom a superstitious folk belief that if one smears one's eyebrows with saliva, they will be impervious to being tricked by foxes and tanukis.
Pronunciation
editNoun
edit- questionable story, dubious tale
- Synonym: 眉唾物