takarasa katte iru tokiwa sa katte deru
1. ill-gotten gains fade as fast as they were obtained
Expression
1. ill-gotten gains fade as fast as they were obtained
1. tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly
1. before one knows; before one becomes aware of
1. to stroke; to caress
2. to comb (hair); to smooth down
1. sometimes; at intervals
1. on the contrary; rather
1. to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave
2. to be about to leave; to be just going out