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Kai Inu ni Te o Kamareru



Last update November 23, 2021

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your hand bitten by your dog

Kai Inu ni Te o Kamareru

飼い犬に手を噛まれる

Words: 飼い Kai = the state of being kept as a pet / 犬 Inu = dog / に ni = ablative joshi particle / 手 Te = hand / を o = accusative joshi particle / 噛まれる Kamareru = bitten; the passive form of the verb 噛む Kamu = bite /

Pronunciation: [kah-e-enoo-knee-teh-o-kah-mah-reh-roo] 

English Equivalent: bite the hand that feeds

Notes: Meaning that you are bitten by your dog, it refers to the situation where someone you cared for, loved or fostered betrays you. The usage is the same as the English equivalent. Also, it’s another way to say On o Ada de Kaesu.
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