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Proverbs

Young Time Twice Not Exists: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 若い時は二度ない (Wakai toki wa nido nai.)Literal meaning: Young time twice not existsCultural context: This ...
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Ceiling Three Days Bottom Three Years: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 天井三日底三年 (Tenjō mikka soko sannen)Literal meaning: Ceiling three days bottom three yearsCultural conte...
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Rut Carp’s Urgency: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 轍鮒の急 (Tetsufu no kyū)Literal meaning: Rut carp's urgencyCultural context: This proverb draws from the...
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Family Heirloom Treasure Sword: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 伝家の宝刀 (Denka no Houtou)Literal meaning: Family heirloom treasure swordCultural context: This proverb ...
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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...
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Three Days Not Seeing Interval’s Cherry Blossoms: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 三日見ぬ間の桜 (Mikka Minu Mano Sakura)Literal meaning: Three days not seeing interval's cherry blossomsCult...
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Time Arrow Like: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 光陰矢の如し (Kouin Ya no Gotoshi)Literal meaning: Time arrow likeCultural context: This proverb compares t...