竹たけに雀すずめ

expression, noun

match made in heaven; perfect match; great coupling

Idiomatic expression likening a harmonious pair to the classic motif of a sparrow on bamboo. Used for people, things, or ideas that go together exceptionally well.

• あの二人ふたりはまさに竹たけに雀すずめの相あい性しょうだ。

  Those two are truly a match made in heaven.

• このワインとチーズは竹たけに雀すずめの組くみ合あわせですね。

  This wine and cheese are a perfect pairing, like sparrow and bamboo.

expression, noun

family crest with bamboo and sparrow motif

Refers to a specific kamon (family crest) design: a ring of bamboo with a sparrow in the center. Also used for the motif itself in art and poetry.

• この着き物ものの紋もんは竹たけに雀すずめです。

  The crest on this kimono is the bamboo-and-sparrow design.

• 竹たけに雀すずめは伊達だて家けの家か紋もんとして有ゆう名めいだ。

  The bamboo-and-sparrow crest is famous as the Date family crest.