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棚からぼた餅

B1 Proverb

棚からぼた餅

tana kara botamochi

A windfall / unexpected good luck

Meaning

Receiving unexpected good fortune or a pleasant surprise without effort.

Meaning

Receiving unexpected good fortune or a pleasant surprise without effort.

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