zemmonno tora kō monno ōkami
1. between the devil and the deep sea; out of the frying pan into the fire
Expression
1. between the devil and the deep sea; out of the frying pan into the fire
1. back; behind
1. monster; monstrosity
2. giant; influential figure
3. monsterlike; over-demanding
1. to be late; to be delayed
2. to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind
+ 2 additional meanings1. after graduation
1. delay; lag
1. after; later
1. person
1. wolf (Canis lupus)
2. wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer