甕裡醯鶏
Reading: おうりけいけい
Meaning: a person with limited vision or narrow perspective
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Example Sentence
He views the world like a vinegar fly in a jar, with a very limited perspective.
Usage Notes
A literary term comparing someone to a vinegar fly in a jar, meaning they have a very limited worldview. Used to criticize narrow-mindedness.
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