餅は餅屋。

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餅 は 餅屋 。

English Translation

Every man to his trade.

Furigana

餅(もち)は餅屋(もちや)。

Romanji

Mochi wa mochiya.

Words

餅 (もち、もちい、かちん、あも)

sticky rice cake

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

餅屋 (もちや)

rice cake shop keeper; rice cake store (shop)

Kanji

餅

Readings: ヘイ、 ヒョウ、 もち、 もちい

Meaning: mochi rice cake

屋

Readings: オク、 や

Meanings: roof, house, shop, dealer, seller