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Proverbs

Dreams Are Reverse Dreams: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 夢は逆夢 (Yume ha Sakayume)Literal meaning: Dreams are reverse dreamsCultural context: This proverb refle...
Proverbs

Swallows Sparrows How Swan Goose’s Ambition Know: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 燕雀安んぞ鴻鵠の志を知らんや (Enjaku An Nzo Koukoku no Kokorozashi wo Shira Nya)Literal meaning: Swallows sparrows ...
Proverbs

Edo Person Does Not Hold Money That Crosses Over Evening: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 江戸っ子は宵越しの銭は持たぬ (Edokko ha Yoigoshi no Sen ha Mota Nu)Literal meaning: Edo person does not hold money ...
Proverbs

Butterfly’s Dream: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 胡蝶の夢 (Kochou no Yume)Literal meaning: Butterfly's dreamCultural context: This proverb references the ...