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Proverbs

Hell’s First Block: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 地獄の一丁目 (Jigoku no icchōme)Literal meaning: Hell's first blockCultural context: This proverb literally...
Proverbs

Seeds Not Sown Do Not Grow: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 蒔かぬ種は生えぬ (Makanu tane wa haenu)Literal meaning: Seeds not sown do not growCultural context: This prov...
Proverbs

First From Kai Begin: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 先ず隗より始めよ (Mazu kai yori hajimeyo)Literal meaning: First from Kai beginCultural context: This proverb ...
Proverbs

Small Cup: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 濫觴 (Ranshō)Literal meaning: Small cupCultural context: This term, meaning "humble beginnings" or "ori...