[Japanese Idioms by Flashcards] 雀の涙 The implication of this expression is “not enough” -one wishes it were more. If sparrows could cry, their tears would be tiny. Sparrows are commonly found throughout Japan and often represent ordinary people in Japanese folktales. Sample text: (Style: spoken/casual/male) A: Kyuuryoo agatta n da tte? B: Iya, honno sukoshi. …