Japanese meaning of 鬼に金棒
Reading:
おににかなぼう (Oni ni kanabou)
English Translation:
Adding fuel to the fire / To make a strong person even stronger
Scene & Cultural Context
Cultural Context:
Reflects the Japanese use of mythical creatures for exaggeration and emphasis.
神話の存在（鬼）を強調に使う日本文化の特徴です。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
Uses the particle "に" for adding, and juxtaposes "oni" and "kanabou."
Trap for English Speakers
Oni are mythical ogres, not literal; kanabou is a spiked club.