Kotowaza sayings and
Here are a few popular Japanese kotowaza (proverbs) and their meanings:
1. 虎穴に入らずんば虎子を得ず (koketsu ni irazunba koji wo ezu) - "If you do not enter the tiger's cave, you will not catch its cub." Meaning: Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
2. 猿も木から落ちる (saru mo ki kara ochiru) - "Even monkeys fall from trees." Meaning: Even experts make mistakes.
3. 能ある鷹は爪を隠す (nou aru taka wa tsume wo kakusu) - "A skilled hawk hides its talons." Meaning: A truly talented person does not need to show off.
4. 色は匂へど散りぬるを (iro wa nioedo chirinuru wo) - "Though the flower may be beautiful, eventually it will wither." Meaning: All things are impermanent.
5. 鬼に金棒 (oni ni kanabou) - "Giving a demon a club." Meaning: Giving power to someone who is already dangerous.
These are just a few examples of the many kotowaza in Japanese culture that offer wisdom and insight into life.
Above is Kotowaza sayings and.
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