地じ獄ごくの釜かま

expression, noun

the cauldron of Hell

Buddhist term referring to the cauldron in Hell where sinners are boiled. Often used in the set phrase 地獄の釜の蓋も開く, meaning even Hell's cauldron lid opens (i.e., even the most unlikely things can happen).

• 地じ獄ごくの釜かまの蓋ふたも開ひらくというから、彼かれが遅ち刻こくしない日ひもあるかもしれない。

  They say even the lid of Hell's cauldron opens, so maybe there will be a day when he isn't late.