敵に塩を送る
- expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
- Godan verb with 'ru' ending
敵に塩を送る
Expression
Godan
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expressions (phrasesGodan verb with 'ru' ending
to save an enemy from trouble instead of taking advantage of their weakness;to show humanity even to one's enemy;to help one's enemy in difficulty
from Uesugi Kenshin sending salt to his enemy, Takeda Shingen, when Takeda's salt supply had been cut off
Other forms
敵に塩を贈る 【てきにしおをおくる】