Dread

Proverbs

Like Having Chewed And Crushed Bitter Insect: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 苦虫を噛み潰したよう (Nigamushi wo kamitsubushita you)Literal meaning: Like having chewed and crushed bitter in...
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Earthquake Thunder Fire Father: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 地震雷火事親父 (Jishin kaminari kaji oyaji)Literal meaning: Earthquake thunder fire fatherCultural context: ...
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Frog Glared At By Snake: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 蛇に睨まれた蛙 (Hebi ni niramareta kaeru)Literal meaning: Frog glared at by snakeCultural context: This prov...
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Demon Comes Out Or Snake Comes Out: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 鬼が出るか蛇が出るか (Oni ga deru ka hebi ga deru ka)Literal meaning: Demon comes out or snake comes outCultura...
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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...
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Ghost’s True Form Saw Withered Pampas Grass: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 幽霊の正体見たり枯れ尾花 (Yuurei no Shoutai Mita Ri Kare Obana)Literal meaning: Ghost's true form saw withered pa...