humility

Proverbs

The More It Ripens The More It Bends Its Head Rice Ear Indeed: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 実るほど頭を垂れる稲穂かな (Minoru Hodo Atama wo Tare Ru Inaho Kana)Literal meaning: The more it ripens the more i...
Proverbs

Not See Not Hear Not Speak: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 見ざる聞かざる言わざる (Miza Ru Kika Zaru Iwa Zaru)Literal meaning: Not see not hear not speakCultural context: ...
Proverbs

Later Life Should Be Feared: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 後生畏るべし (Kousei Osoru Beshi)Literal meaning: Later life should be fearedCultural context: This proverb...