縁の下 | Japanese meaning

縁の下【えんのした】

nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

out of sight; in the background; unnoticed; under the verandaidiomatic expression

Forms

縁の下【えんのした】
えんのした

Generated definitions (experimental)

out of sight; in the background; unnoticed

This meaning refers to something that is not visible or is in a position where it does not attract attention. It can be used in contexts where things happen behind the scenes or are not prominently displayed.

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He works tirelessly in the background for his family.

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There is a person who is said to be the unsung hero working behind the scenes.

under the veranda

This meaning refers specifically to the physical location beneath a veranda, which is a common architectural feature in Japanese homes. This can also suggest a specific area that is sheltered or used for storage.

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There are many old tools under the veranda.

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On rainy days, the children like to play under the veranda.

Generated collocations (experimental)

a person who works behind the scenesbackground workan unnoticed presenceto hide beneathhidden energysupport from behind the scenesrole in the backgroundbackground information

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

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Example sentences

2 results

1. 。

He is an unsung hero.

Tatoeba

2. でびっどデビッド・ぷらふプラフ。。でびっどデビッド・ぷらふプラフ、。