A word that seemingly makes you frown and annoyed may actually be a phrase that helps you.

Dan Mitsu

From "the commentary" in “Muddy Quotations That Can Be Used If Washed” by Rieko Saibara, the same as yesterday. "Muddy Quotation" is a word ordinary citizens say that "looks like an unwashed burdock, but can be used if washed, and will be tasty if simmered." For example, "A lion goes hunting a weak guy." Celebrity Dan writes that this "terrible" word also gives her a feeling that she'll never give in there."

"June 17  2019

from “Oriori no Kotoba” by Kiyokazu Washida, The Asahi Shimbun"