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衣(い)食(しょく)足(た)りて礼(れい)節(せつ)を知(し)る
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Meanings

  • expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending, proverb
    1. well-fed, well-bred; the poor can't afford manners; only when basic needs for living are met can people spare the effort to be polite

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衣食足りて礼節を知る
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いしょくたりてれいせつをしる
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