Cross-cultural

Proverbs

Three People Gather Then Manjusri’s Wisdom: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 三人寄れば文殊の知恵 (Sannin yoreba Monju no chie)Literal meaning: Three people gather then Manjusri's wisdomCu...
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Wear Two Pairs Of Straw Sandals: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 二足の草鞋を履く (Nisoku no waraji wo haku)Literal meaning: Wear two pairs of straw sandalsCultural context: ...
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Ten People Gather Then Ten Colors: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 十人寄れば十色 (Jūnin yoreba jūshoku)Literal meaning: Ten people gather then ten colorsCultural context: Thi...
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Tree To Bamboo Attach: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 木に竹を接ぐ (Ki ni take wo tsugu)Literal meaning: Tree to bamboo attachCultural context: This proverb lite...
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Broken Pot Has Patched Lid: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 破れ鍋に綴じ蓋 (Warenabe ni tojibuta)Literal meaning: Broken pot has patched lidCultural context: This prove...