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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

鳥は鳴かずば撃たれまい

Home The Lexicon 鳥は鳴かずば撃たれまい

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鳥は鳴かずば撃たれまい

Literal English Translation

If the bird doesn’t sing, it won’t be shot.

Definition

Keep a low profile to stay out of trouble.

Language

Japanese

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Avians

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