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敵に塩を送る 【てきにしおをおくる】

  1. [exp,v5r] to save an enemy from trouble instead of taking advantage of their weakness; to show humanity even to one's enemy; to help one's enemy in difficulty
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
敵 Enemy, Foe, Opponent テキ かたき, あだ, かな.う
塩 Salt エン しお
送 Escort, Send ソウ おく.る