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借りてきた猫 【かりてきたねこ】

  1. [exp,n] someone who is suddenly quiet and meek; borrowed cat
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
借 Borrow, Rent シャク か.りる
猫 Cat ビョウ ねこ