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crocodiles' tears

Noun
dated form-of plural plural-only
Japanese Meaning
昔ながらの表現としての意味で、偽りの涙、作り物の涙を指す。つまり、内心では悲しみを感じていないにもかかわらず、外見上だけで悲しみや同情を装うことを意味する。
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その政治家の偽りの涙は、スキャンダルの後で世論を変えるにはほとんど効果がなかった。

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Dated form of crocodile tears.

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crocodiles' tears

The politician's crocodiles' tears did little to change public opinion after the scandal.

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The politician's crocodiles' tears did little to change public opinion after the scandal.

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