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泣く子も黙る 【なくこもだまる】

  1. [exp,adj-f] intimidating enough to quieten a crying child
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
泣 Cry, Weep, Moan キュウ な.く
子 Child, Sign Of The Rat, 11pm-1am, First Sign Of Chinese Zodiac シ, ス, ツ こ, -こ, ね
黙 Silence, Become Silent, Stop Speaking, Leave As Is モク, ボク だま.る, もだ.す