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Proverbs

Wood Buddha Gold Buddha Stone Buddha: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 木仏金仏石仏 (Kibutsu kinbutsu sekibutsu)Literal meaning: Wood Buddha gold Buddha stone BuddhaCultural cont...
Proverbs

Three Days Horse Keeper: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 三日の馬飼い (Mikka no Umakai I)Literal meaning: Three days horse keeperCultural context: This proverb refl...
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Body Is Body And Passes Through Naked Boy: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 身は身で通る裸ん坊 (Mi ha Mi de Touru Hadaka N Bou)Literal meaning: Body is body and passes through naked boyC...
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From Reed’s Pith Peek At Ceiling: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 葦の髄から天井を覗く (Ashi no Zui Kara Tenjou wo Nozoku)Literal meaning: From reed's pith peek at ceilingCultur...