compassion

Proverbs

Similar People Married Couple: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 似た者夫婦 (Nita mono fuufu)Literal meaning: Similar people married coupleCultural context: This proverb r...
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Even Bugs That Eat Knotweed Have Preferences: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 蓼食う虫も好き好き (Tade kuu mushi mo suki suki)Literal meaning: Even bugs that eat knotweed have preferencesC...
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What Oneself Desires, Bestow Upon People: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 己の欲する所を人に施せ (Onore no yokusuru tokoro wo hito ni hodokose)Literal meaning: What oneself desires, best...
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You Until Hundred I Until Ninety-nine: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: お前百までわしゃ九十九まで (Omae hyaku made washya kyūjūkyū made)Literal meaning: You until hundred I until ninety...
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House Crow’s Love: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 屋烏の愛 (Oku no ai)Literal meaning: House crow's loveCultural context: This proverb literally means "lov...
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Kintoki’s Fire Condolence Visit: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 金時の火事見舞い (Kintoki no kaji mimai)Literal meaning: Kintoki's fire condolence visitCultural context: Thi...
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Pinch Your Own Body And Know Person’s Pain: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 我が身を抓って人の痛さを知れ (Waga mi wo tsumande hito no itasa wo shire.)Literal meaning: Pinch your own body and ...
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If There Is Water Heart, Then Fish Heart: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 水心あれば魚心 (Mizugokoro Areba Uogokoro)Literal meaning: If there is water heart, then fish heartCultural ...
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Skillful Words Beautiful Appearance Few Benevolence: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 巧言令色鮮し仁 (Kougenreishoku Sen Shi Hitoshi)Literal meaning: Skillful words beautiful appearance few bene...