Thanksgiving

Proverbs

Accumulated Good’s House In Necessarily Surplus Celebration Exists: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 積善の家には必ず余慶あり (Sekizen no ie ni wa kanarazu yokei ari)Literal meaning: Accumulated good's house in nec...
Proverbs

Village Headman’s First Son: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 庄屋の一番息子 (Shōya no ichiban musuko)Literal meaning: Village headman's first sonCultural context: This p...
Proverbs

Pine Tree Crane: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 松に鶴 (Matsu ni tsuru)Literal meaning: Pine tree craneCultural context: This proverb pairs the pine tre...
Proverbs

Parent Thinking Heart Exceeds Parent Heart: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 親思う心にまさる親心 (Oya omou kokoro ni masaru oyagokoro)Literal meaning: Parent thinking heart exceeds parent...
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Pear Garden: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 梨園 (Rien)Literal meaning: Pear gardenCultural context: The term "梨園" (rien), literally meaning "pear ...
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Snow Is Abundant Year’s Auspicious Sign: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 雪は豊年の瑞 (Yuki ha Hounen no Zui)Literal meaning: Snow is abundant year's auspicious signCultural contex...