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Proverbs

If Unreasonableness Passes Through, Reason Withdraws: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 無理が通れば道理引っ込む (Muri ga tooreba doori hikkomu)Literal meaning: If unreasonableness passes through, reas...
Proverbs

Eye And Nose’s Tip: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 目と鼻の先 (Me to Hana no Saki)Literal meaning: Eye and nose's tipCultural context: This proverb literally...
Proverbs

Body Also Lid Also Not Exist: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 身も蓋もない (Mi mo Futa Monai)Literal meaning: Body also lid also not existCultural context: This proverb ...
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From Thicket Stick: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 藪から棒 (Yabu Kara Bou)Literal meaning: From thicket stickCultural context: This proverb literally means...