Shirabe
嘘 も 方便
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expressions (phrases decir una mentira piadosa;a veces mentir resulta más práctico
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expressions (phrases proverb the end justifies the means;circumstances may justify a lie
As the proverb goes, "The end justifies the means."
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Noun family or surname
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) means;expedient;instrument
The big promotion of that company's stock was just a cover-up to hide their impending bankruptcy.
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) Buddhism upaya (skillful means, methods of teaching)
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Houben
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) living;livelihood
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