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Proverbs

Under Flowers Rather Than Under Nose: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 花の下より鼻の下 (Hana no shita yori hana no shita)Literal meaning: Under flowers rather than under noseCultu...
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Person Who Knows Sufficiency Becomes Rich: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 足るを知る者は富む (Taru wo shiru mono wa tomu)Literal meaning: Person who knows sufficiency becomes richCultu...
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Enjoying And Not Knowing Enjoyment: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 楽して楽知らず (Raku shite raku shirazu)Literal meaning: Enjoying and not knowing enjoymentCultural context:...
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Beggar’s New Year: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 乞食の正月 (Kojiki no Shougatsu)Literal meaning: Beggar's New YearCultural context: This proverb literally...