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出羽守でわのかみ

also: ではのかみ

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Meanings

1

noun

director of Dewa province

historical term

Historical title for the governor of Dewa Province in pre-modern Japan. Used only in historical contexts.

See also: 守

2

noun

person who constantly compares Japan to other countries when complaining

slangjocular, humorous

Jocular slang derived from a pun on では (as in 海外では…, アメリカでは…). Used to mock someone who habitually begins complaints with 'In [other country]...'.