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鬼おにに金かな棒ぼう
Meanings
Expression
Idiomatic
1. making something strong even stronger; solidifying something's chances; (lit.) (giving) a metal rod to an ogre
Kanji used
鬼
oni
金
gold
棒
rod
Used in: 175
Composed of
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.); Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); very
metal rod; metal bar; iron rod; iron club; iron staff with rings on top (traditionally used by night watchmen)