Japanese Language
Proverbs
Learn what the commonly used proverbs mean and when each one fits.
Proverbs are wisdom that earlier generations found in the course of living, packed tight. See whether you can state what each one actually means.
Take the proverbs quizWhat proverbs are
A proverb is a long-handed-down phrase that puts the experience or the lesson of daily life into a few words. Used as a comparison or a warning, it conveys a situation with great economy. Some sit close in meaning and others directly opposed — comparing them is part of the pleasure.
What you will learn here
You can check what the commonly used proverbs mean and where they belong. Understanding them properly adds both weight and color to what you say and write, and widens a store of language that serves you in everyday exchanges, in exams and as general knowledge.
How to approach it
Start with the proverbs you already know by ear. For the ones whose meaning is easy to get backwards, check them together with the situation they belong in. Keep going while watching your accuracy rate, and you will build up phrases ready for the moment that calls for them.
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