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.

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.