覆水盆に返らず

ふくすいぼんにかえらず · fukusuibonnikaerazu
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Literal
spilled water does not return to the tray
Figurative
what's done is done

Meanings

  1. what's done is done
  2. it is no use crying over spilt milk
  3. spilt water won't go back into its tray

Components

くつがえる 覆 盖 みず 水 水 ぼん 盆 祭 かえす 返 返回

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