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Proverbs

Three Times Turn Around Tobacco Let’s Make: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 三遍回って煙草にしょ (Sanben mawatte tabako ni sho)Literal meaning: Three times turn around tobacco let's makeC...
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Years And Months Do Not Wait For People: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 歳月人を待たず (Saigetsu hito wo matazu)Literal meaning: Years and months do not wait for peopleCultural con...
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Shadow Back Beans Also Pop Time: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 陰裏の豆もはじけ時 (Inri no mame mo hajike toki)Literal meaning: Shadow back beans also pop timeCultural conte...
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Rush Over Three Cups: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 駆け付け三杯 (Kaketsuke sanbai)Literal meaning: Rush over three cupsCultural context: This proverb reflects...
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The One Character Of Endurance Is Gate Of Many Wonders: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 忍の一字は衆妙の門 (Nin no ichiji wa shūmyō no mon)Literal meaning: The one character of endurance is gate of ...
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Spring Day Seems To Set But Does Not Set: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 春の日は暮れそうで暮れぬ (Haru no hi wa kure sou de kurenu.)Literal meaning: Spring day seems to set but does not...
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Raccoon Dog Sleeping: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 狸寝入り (Tanuki neiri)Literal meaning: Raccoon dog sleepingCultural context: This proverb literally mean...
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After Rain Bamboo Shoots: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 雨後の筍 (Ugo no takenoko)Literal meaning: After rain bamboo shootsCultural context: This proverb literal...
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Cutting Board’s Top’s Carp: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: まな板の上の鯉 (Manaita no ue no koi)Literal meaning: Cutting board's top's carpCultural context: This prove...
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Waiting Time Is Flower: Japanese Proverb Meaning

Original Japanese: 待つ間が花 (Matsu ma ga hana)Literal meaning: Waiting time is flowerCultural context: This proverb reflect...