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いっすんのむしにもごぶのたましい
Meanings
Expression
Proverb
1. tread on a worm and it will turn; even a tiny bug will defend itself; even the weakest and smallest beings have their own wills, so do not make light of them
Alt. forms
一いっ寸すんの虫むしにも五ご分ぶの魂たましい
いっすんのむしにもごぶのたましい
Composed of
one sun (approx. 3.03 cm); little bit (of time, distance, etc.)
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
half; 50%; tie; 5 parts; 5%
soul; spirit