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鬼の居ぬ間に洗濯 【おにのいぬまにせんたく】

  1. [exp] playing while the cat is away; taking a break while the boss is out; doing what one wants when one is (finally) alone; relaxing while the demon is out
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
鬼 Ghost, Devil キ おに, おに-
居 Reside, To Be, Exist, Live With キョ, コ い.る, -い, お.る 5
間 Interval, Space カン, ケン あいだ, ま, あい 2
洗 Wash, Inquire Into, Probe セン あら.う 6
濯 Laundry, Wash, Pour On, Rinse タク すす.ぐ, ゆす.ぐ