virtue

Proverbs

Flowers Are Cherry Trees, People Are Warriors: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 花は桜木、人は武士 (Hana wa sakuragi, hito wa bushi.)Literal meaning: Flowers are cherry trees, people are war...
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When Standing Peony When Sitting Tree Peony Walking Figure Is Lily Flower: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 立てば芍薬座れば牡丹歩く姿は百合の花 (Tateba shakuyaku suwareba botan aruku sugata wa yuri no hana.)Literal meaning: Wh...
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Overturn Country: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 傾国 (Keikoku)Literal meaning: Overturn countryCultural context: This term literally means "toppling th...
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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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Graceful Virtuous Woman Is Gentleman’s Good Mate: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: Graceful virtuous woman is gentleman's good mate (You Chou Taru Shukujo ha Kunshi no Koukyuu)Literal ...
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Heroes Like Color: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 英雄色を好む (Eiyuu Iro wo Konomu)Literal meaning: Heroes like colorCultural context: This proverb reflects...