笛吹けども踊らず ふえふけどもおどらず Meanings Expression we have piped unto you and ye have not danced (i.e.: people ignoring one's invitation or effort to do something together) (from Matthew 11:17) Kanji 笛 flute. Read as ふえ. 吹 blow. Read as ふく. 踊 dance. Read as おどる. Word lists Idioms Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists