閑古鳥が鳴く

かんこどりがなく

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb to be quiet (due to lack of activity); to be in a slump (of a business) See also: 閑古鳥 (かんこどり).

Kanji

• 閑 leisure. Read as カン.
• 古 old
• 鳥 bird. Read as とり.
• 鳴 cry. Read as なく.

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