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おににかなぼう
Meanings
Expression
Idiomatic
1. making something strong even stronger; solidifying something's chances;
(lit.)
(giving) a metal rod to an ogre
Alt. forms
鬼
おに
に
金
かな
棒
ぼう
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おににかなぼう
Composed of
おに
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); very
かなぼう
metal rod; metal bar; iron rod; iron club; iron staff with rings on top (traditionally used by night watchmen)