Japanese meaning of 犬猿の仲
Reading:
けんえんのなか (Ken'en no naka)
English Translation:
Fight like cats and dogs / Be at loggerheads
Scene & Cultural Context
Cultural Context:
Reflects the animal symbolism common in Japanese proverbs.
動物を使った比喩が日本のことわざによく見られます。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
Uses possessive particle "の" to show the relationship.
Trap for English Speakers
Not about actual dogs and monkeys; it's a metaphor for bad relationships.