Buta-ni Shinju (豚に真珠)

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 [Vocaburary] 

 Buta (豚・ブタ): a pig; a hog; swine

 Shinju (真珠・しんじゅ): pearls

 [Usage]

 Don’t throw/cast pearls before swine.

 [Translation]

 Give nothing precious to those who don’t understand its value.

 [Comment]

 “Neko-ni Koban” (equivalent to “Buta-ni Shinju”): Neko – Cats; Koban – Gold 

 No mercy on those who never appreciate whatever given.

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