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Live With Left Fan: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 左団扇で暮らす (Hidari uchiwa de kurasu)Literal meaning: Live with left fanCultural context: This proverb li...
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Writing Is Person: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 文は人なり (Bun wa hito nari)Literal meaning: Writing is personCultural context: This proverb reflects Jap...
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Evening Shower Divides Horse’s Back: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 夕立は馬の背を分ける (Yuudachi ha Uma no Se wo Wake Ru)Literal meaning: Evening shower divides horse's backCult...
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Spider’s Children Scatter: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 蜘蛛の子を散らす (Kumo no Ko wo Chira Su)Literal meaning: Spider's children scatterCultural context: This pro...