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The World Does Not Go Two Generations: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 世の中は二世は行かず (Yononaka ha Nisei ha Ika Zu)Literal meaning: The world does not go two generationsCultura...
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Mountain High Because Noble Not: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 山高きが故に貴からず (Yamataka Kiga Yueni Tootoka Razu)Literal meaning: Mountain high because noble notCultural...
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Even If Rotten, Sea Bream: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 腐っても鯛 (Kusatsu Temo Tai)Literal meaning: Even if rotten, sea breamCultural context: This proverb refl...
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Country Destroyed And Mountains Rivers Exist: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 国破れて山河あり (Kuni Yabure Te Sanga Ari)Literal meaning: Country destroyed and mountains rivers existCultu...