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In Japanese Poetry There Is No Teacher: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 和歌に師匠なし (Waka ni shishou nashi)Literal meaning: In Japanese poetry there is no teacherCultural contex...
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Heaven High Horse Fattens Autumn: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 天高く馬肥ゆる秋 (Ten Takaku Uma Koe Yuru Aki)Literal meaning: Heaven high horse fattens autumnCultural conte...
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Mud Middle’s Lotus: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 泥中の蓮 (Deichuu no Hasu)Literal meaning: Mud middle's lotusCultural context: The lotus flower holds dee...
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As Expected In Field Place Lotus Grass: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: やはり野に置け蓮華草 (Yahari no ni Oke Renge Kusa)Literal meaning: As expected in field place lotus grassCultur...
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Red One Point: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 紅一点 (Kouitten)Literal meaning: Red one pointCultural context: This proverb literally means "one red d...