B1 Idiom Formal

泣く子と地頭には勝てぬ

naku ko to jito ni wa katenu

Cannot beat a crying child or a local lord

Meaning

Some things are beyond argument or persuasion, especially emotional pleas or authority.

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Cultural Background

Reflects the historical feudal structure.

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Use it sparingly

Don't use it too often or you'll sound negative.

Meaning

Some things are beyond argument or persuasion, especially emotional pleas or authority.

💡

Use it sparingly

Don't use it too often or you'll sound negative.

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing particle.

泣く子と地頭___勝てぬ。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

The particle 'ni' is used with 'katenai' (cannot win).

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the missing particle. Fill Blank B1

泣く子と地頭___勝てぬ。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

The particle 'ni' is used with 'katenai' (cannot win).

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but it sounds a bit dramatic.

Related Phrases

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仕方がない

similar

It cannot be helped.

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