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Day: Aug 23, 2021

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Toru Aug 23, 2021Jan 02, 2024 cowardly, Heian period, inside, lion at home, monk, Musashibo Benkei, outside, strength, synonym, uchi Benkei

Uchi Benkei (内弁慶 – A Lion at Home and a Mouse Abroad)

Uchi Benkei 内弁慶 A person who is strong and domineering inside the house, but cowardly outside, is called uchi Benkei Read More

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