A1 Idiom カジュアル

Nagbibilang ng bituin

Dreaming

意味

Being idealistic or unproductive.

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文化的背景

In provinces, the night sky is very clear. Counting stars was a literal pastime for children, but elders used the phrase to remind them that life requires hard work during the day. The 1989 film 'Nagbibilang ng Bituin' used the idiom to represent the impossible dreams of a poor woman striving for a better life. Nowadays, 'nagbibilang ng bituin' is often used to describe 'scrolling' aimlessly on phones instead of working. Some old folks believe that literally counting stars can cause warts, adding a layer of 'danger' to the literal act, which reinforces the idiom's negative connotation.

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Use it for 'Spaced Out'

If a friend isn't listening to you, this is a perfect, gentle way to call them back to the conversation.

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Not for Romance

Unless you are being very poetic, don't use this to describe actual stargazing on a date; it might sound like you're calling your date lazy!

意味

Being idealistic or unproductive.

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Use it for 'Spaced Out'

If a friend isn't listening to you, this is a perfect, gentle way to call them back to the conversation.

⚠️

Not for Romance

Unless you are being very poetic, don't use this to describe actual stargazing on a date; it might sound like you're calling your date lazy!

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.

Huwag kang magbibilang ng _______ habang nagtatrabaho.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: bituin

The idiom is 'nagbibilang ng bituin.'

What does 'Nagbibilang ng bituin' mean in this sentence: 'Si Pedro ay nagbibilang ng bituin sa opisina.'?

Meaning of the phrase:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Pedro is daydreaming or being lazy.

In an office context, this idiom refers to lack of productivity.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.

Nanay: 'Anak, kanina ka pa nakatingin sa labas. Tulungan mo ako rito!' Anak: 'Opo, Nay. Sorry po, _______ ako.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: nagbibilang ng bituin

The child was staring outside and not helping, which fits the idiom.

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3 問題
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom. Fill Blank A1

Huwag kang magbibilang ng _______ habang nagtatrabaho.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: bituin

The idiom is 'nagbibilang ng bituin.'

What does 'Nagbibilang ng bituin' mean in this sentence: 'Si Pedro ay nagbibilang ng bituin sa opisina.'? Choose A2

Meaning of the phrase:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Pedro is daydreaming or being lazy.

In an office context, this idiom refers to lack of productivity.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase. dialogue_completion B1

Nanay: 'Anak, kanina ka pa nakatingin sa labas. Tulungan mo ako rito!' Anak: 'Opo, Nay. Sorry po, _______ ako.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: nagbibilang ng bituin

The child was staring outside and not helping, which fits the idiom.

🎉 スコア: /3

よくある質問

4 問

It's a mild critique. It's more like calling someone a 'daydreamer' than a 'lazy person,' but it depends on the tone.

Yes! You can say 'Pasensya na, nagbibilang lang ako ng bituin' if you get caught daydreaming.

A good opposite would be 'Nakatapak sa lupa' (Feet on the ground/Grounded).

No, it's considered an idiomatic expression best suited for casual or creative writing.

関連フレーズ

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Nananaginip nang gising

synonym

Daydreaming while awake

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Lutang

similar

Floating / Spaced out

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Tulala

similar

Staring blankly

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Naghahanap ng wala

similar

Looking for nothing

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