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(idiomatic) To insert a finger or other object into one's nostril to remove obstructions, especially dried mucus.

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pick one's nose

Source Word

pick one's nose

Verb

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To insert a finger or other object into one's nostril to remove obstructions, especially dried mucus.

Japanese Meaning

鼻をほじる（指やその他の物体を使って、鼻の中の汚れ、特に乾いた鼻水を取り除く行為）

It's considered impolite to pick one's nose in public, even if you need to remove dried mucus.

公共の場で鼻をほじるのは失礼だとされます。たとえ乾いた鼻くそを取り除く必要があっても。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To insert a finger or other object into one's nostril to remove obstructions, especially dried mucus.

You can pick your friends; you can pick your nose; but you can't pick your friends' noses.

picks one's nose

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picking one's nose

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picked one's nose

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picked one's nose

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