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（慣用句）目には目を、歯には歯を

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oko za oko, ząb za ząb

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Source Word

oko za oko, ząb za ząb

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈɔ.kɔ za ˈɔ.kɔ ˈzɔmb za ˈzɔmp/

idiomatic

報復や復讐の原則をあらわすことわざで、「やられたら同じだけやり返す」という厳格な応報の考え方を示す表現。

English Meaning

(idiomatic) eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth

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古代では、人々は正義を保つためにすべての不正は『目には目を、歯には歯を』という原則に則って報いられるべきだと信じていました。

In ancient times, people believed that every wrong should be repaid according to the principle of 'eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth' in order to preserve justice.

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