Shirabe
三 つ 子 の 魂 百 まで
Common particle
English jmdict
1
particle word usually written using kana alone until (a time);till;to;up to
See that dinner is ready by ten.
2
particle word usually written using kana alone to (a place or person);as far as
3
particle word usually written using kana alone to (an extent);up to;so far as;even
4
particle word usually written using kana alone only;merely
English jmdict
1
expressions (phrases proverb a leopard cannot change its spots;the child is father to the man;the soul of a child of three (is the same) at 100
'The child is father to the man' is certainly well said.
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