笛吹けども踊らず

Reading

Kana: ふえふけどもおどらず

Romaji: fuefukedomoodorazu

Definition

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We have piped unto you and ye have not danced

Note: idiomatic expression

Kanji

笛

Readings: テキ、 ふえ

Meanings: flute, clarinet, pipe, whistle, bagpipe, piccolo

吹

Readings: スイ、 ふ.く

Meanings: blow, breathe, puff, emit, smoke

踊

Readings: ヨウ、 おど.る

Meanings: jump, dance, leap, skip