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Idiom
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Meaning
A very small area, literally 'cat's forehead'.
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庭は___ほどしかありません。
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彼女の部屋は___だが、居心地が良い。
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東京の小さなアパートは___のようだった。
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The idiom '猫の額' (neko no hitai) literally translates to 'cat's forehead.' This expression is used to describe a very small area. The origin of this idiom comes from the observation that a cat's forehead is typically very small in proportion to its body. Therefore, anything compared to a cat's forehead is considered to be diminutive or cramped. The phrase is often used to describe small gardens, rooms, or plots of land, emphasizing their limited size.
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