たまてばこ
Japanese
| Alternative spelling |
|---|
| 玉手箱 |
Etymology
From 玉 (tama, “jewel”) + 手箱 (tebako, “casket”).
Pronunciation
Proper noun
たまてばこ • (Tamatebako) ←たまてばこ (Tamatebako)?
Derived terms
- 開けて悔しき玉手箱 (akete kuyashiki tamatebako)
Noun
たまてばこ • (tamatebako) ←たまてばこ (tamatebako)?
- (figurative) thing that must be handled with care; Pandora's box
- (figurative) box of luxury