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Village Headman’s First Son: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 庄屋の一番息子 (Shōya no ichiban musuko)Literal meaning: Village headman's first sonCultural context: This p...

Lineage Than Upbringing: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 氏より育ち (Uji yori sodachi)Literal meaning: Lineage than upbringingCultural context: This proverb reflec...