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Acorns’ Height Comparison: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: どんぐりの背比べ (Donguri no sehikurabe)Literal meaning: Acorns' height comparisonCultural context: This prov...
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The Nail That Sticks Out Gets Hammered: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 出る杭は打たれる (Deru Kui ha Uta Reru)Literal meaning: The nail that sticks out gets hammeredCultural contex...
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Famous Horse Has Quirk: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 名馬に癖あり (Meiba ni Kuse Ari)Literal meaning: Famous horse has quirkCultural context: This proverb refle...
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The Awl In Bag: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 嚢中の錐 (Nouchuu no Sui)Literal meaning: The awl in bagCultural context: This proverb draws from the Jap...