一ひとつ穴あなのむじなじ字FuriganaAudioMeanings1expression, noungang; group of accomplices; birds of a featherIdiomatic expression literally meaning 'badgers of the same hole'. Used to refer to a group of people who are in cahoots or share the same (often shady) interests. Carries a negative connotation, implying they are up to no good together.あの連れん中ちゅうはみんな一ひとつ穴あなのむじなだ。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThose guys are all birds of a feather.政せい治じ家かと業ぎょう者しゃが一ひとつ穴あなのむじなだったことが明あかるみに出でた。Break this sentence down in the analyzerIt came to light that the politicians and the contractors were in cahoots.