もんがらどおし【

紋殻通

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mongara dō shi

1. Not a patterned shell enthusiast.; Not someone who understands patterned shells.

1. Was a patterned shell collector.

1. Knowledgeable about patterns/designs; Expert in crests/emblems

1. It is not patterned/conventional.; I am not one of the crowd.

1. It's not a patterned shell.; It's not traditional.

1. Was a patterned shell.; Used to be patterned with shells.

1. Monkaku-dori desu;

1. Not proficient in calligraphy.; Not skilled in calligraphy.

1. Wasn't patterned/textured.; Wasn't a patterned shell.

1. Probably patterned shell.

1. Was not familiar with patterns.; Was not knowledgeable about designs.

1. Wasn't familiar with patterns.; Didn't understand the design.

1. Probably patterned shell.; Probably textured shell.

1. Was not familiar with patterns/designs.; Was not knowledgeable about designs.

1. If/when patterned shells pass through.; If/when patterned shells were to pass through.

1. If/when patterned shells pass through.; If patterned shells are allowed to pass.

1. If/when the patterned shell passes through.; If/when a patterned shell goes through.