Apprehension

Proverbs

Wife’s Jealousy Extent Husband Popular Also Not: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 女房の妬くほど亭主もてもせず (Nyōbō no netaku hodo teishu mote mo sezu)Literal meaning: Wife's jealousy extent husb...
Proverbs

If Preparation Exists, Worry Does Not Exist: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 備えあれば憂いなし (Sonae areba urei nashi)Literal meaning: If preparation exists, worry does not existCultura...
Proverbs

Piled Eggs’ Danger: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 累卵の危うき (Ruiran no ayauki)Literal meaning: Piled eggs' dangerCultural context: This proverb uses the i...
Proverbs

Qi Worry: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 杞憂 (Kiyuu)Literal meaning: Qi worryCultural context: This proverb originates from an ancient Chinese ...
Proverbs

If There Is No Distant Consideration There Is Near Worry: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 遠慮なければ近憂あり (Enryo Nakereba Kin Yuu Ari)Literal meaning: If there is no distant consideration there is...