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ひさし
Meanings
Noun
Usually written in kana
1. awning (over a window, doorway, etc.); eaves (of a roof)
2. narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building
3. visor (of a cap); brim; peak
4. classic Japanese women's low pompadour hairstyle
Alt. forms
庇ひさし
50%
廂ひさし
25%
ひさし
23%
Pitch accent
ひ
さし
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Used in vocabulary (2 in total)
to have one's kindness taken advantage of; give him an inch and he'll take a mile; (lit.) to lend out the eaves but have one's whole house taken; to have a favor returned with spite
to have one's kindness taken advantage of; give him an inch and he'll take a mile; (lit.) to lend out the eaves but have one's whole house taken; to have a favor returned with spite
Examples (1 in total)
My name is Hisashi.