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Even an Oni Can Cry
鬼の目にも涙 (Oni no Me ni mo Namida)
 
In Japanese folklore, an Oni (鬼) is a powerful and frightening creature, often portrayed as cruel, violent, and without mercy. Yet the Japanese expression "Oni no Me ni mo Namida" literally means, “Even an oni has tears in its eyes.”
 
The expression reminds us that even the toughest or most cold-hearted person can feel compassion, sadness, or sympathy.
 
Someone may appear strong and unemotional on the outside, but that does not mean they have no feelings. A strict boss may deeply care about employees. A demanding parent may act from love. Even a fierce competitor may show kindness when it matters.
 
We often judge people by what we see. We label someone as difficult, cold, or intimidating without knowing what exists beneath the surface.
 
Strength and compassion are not opposites.
 
Sometimes the people who appear the strongest simply choose not to show their emotions.
 
Even an Oni can cry.
 
And sometimes, seeing those tears reminds us that behind every tough exterior is still a human heart.
 
https://en.bloguru.com/ken/565057/even-an-oni-can-cry
 
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