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Kotomora

焼やけ太ぶとり

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Meanings

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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

prospering after a fire; gaining weight after a fire

Refers to the ironic situation where a person or business seems to thrive or gain weight after a fire, often because of insurance money or rebuilding. Can be used literally or figuratively.