Tag Archives: Idiom

Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] -Kaho wa nete mate

Posted on June 4, 2025 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 果報は寝て待て。Good things come to those who wait/sleep and wait for good luck. KAHO – luck, good fortune, … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese Language, Japanese Sayings/Phrases, JAPANESE SOCIETY, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged Good thins come to those who wait, Idiom, JAPANESE CONVERSATION 日本語会話, Japanese proverb, Japanese saying/Phrases, Japanese wisdom, Kaho wa nete mate, sleep and wait for good luck | Leave a comment

Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] -Kabe ni mimi ari, shoji ni me ari

Posted on April 7, 2025 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 壁に耳あり商事に目あり。Walls have ears KABE – WALL SHOUJI – A PAPER SCREEN Original There might be people who … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese Language, Japanese Sayings/Phrases, JAPANESE SOCIETY, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged Idiom, JAPANESE CONVERSATION 日本語会話, Japanese proverb, Japanese saying/Phrases, Japanese wisdom, Kabe ni mimi ari shoji ni me ari, Kotowaza, Walls have ears | Leave a comment

Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Kasegu ni oitsuku binbo nashi

Posted on September 11, 2024 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 河童の川流れ　Kappa no kawa nagare /Even a Kappa can drown A kappa —also known as kawatarō, komahiki, with … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese Language, Japanese Sayings/Phrases, JAPANESE SOCIETY, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged Even a Kappa can down, Idiom, JAPANESE CONVERSATION 日本語会話, Japanese proverb, Japanese saying/Phrases, Japanese wisdom, Kotowaza | Leave a comment

Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Kasegu ni oitsuku binbo nashi

Posted on March 7, 2024 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 勝って兜の緒を締めよ　katte kabuto no o wo shime yo katsu – to win kabuto – a samurai helmet o … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese Language, Japanese Sayings/Phrases, JAPANESE SOCIETY, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged don't let your guard down after a victory, Idiom, JAPANESE CONVERSATION 日本語会話, Japanese proverb, Japanese saying/Phrases, Japanese wisdom, Kotowaza, tighten the strings of your helmet after winning | Leave a comment

Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Kasegu ni oitsuku binbo nashi

Posted on January 22, 2024 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 稼ぐに追いつく貧乏なし　Kasegu ni oitsuku binbo nashi kasegu – to earn oitsuku – to catch up binbo – poor … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese Language, Japanese Sayings/Phrases, JAPANESE SOCIETY, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged Idiom, JAPANESE CONVERSATION 日本語会話, Japanese proverb, Japanese saying/Phrases, Japanese wisdom, Kasegu ni oitsuku binbo nashi, Keep your shop and then your shop keep you, Kotowaza | Leave a comment

Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Kaeru no tsura no mizu

Posted on December 8, 2023 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 蛙の面に水　Keru no tsura ni mizu kaeru – a frog tsura – a face Mizu – water It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese Language, Japanese Sayings/Phrases, JAPANESE SOCIETY, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged Idiom, It's like water off a duck's back, JAPANESE CONVERSATION 日本語会話, Japanese proverb, Japanese saying/Phrases, Japanese wisdom, Kaeru no tsura ni mizu, Kotowaza | Leave a comment

Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Kai inu ni te wo kamareru

Posted on August 17, 2023 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 飼い犬に手をかまれる　Kai inu ni te wo kamareru kai inu – a dog you keep te – hands Kamareru … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese Language, Japanese Sayings/Phrases, JAPANESE SOCIETY, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged Bite the hand that heeds you., Idiom, It's good for neither this nor that, JAPANESE CONVERSATION 日本語会話, Japanese proverb, Japanese saying/Phrases, Japanese wisdom, Kai inu ni te wo kamareru, Kotowaza | Leave a comment

Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Oya no kokoro ko shirazu

Posted on June 25, 2023 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 親の心、子知らず　Oya no kokoro ko shirazu Oya – parents kokoro – feeling, a heart ko – children Children … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese Language, Japanese Sayings/Phrases, JAPANESE SOCIETY, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged Idiom, It's good for neither this nor that, JAPANESE CONVERSATION 日本語会話, Japanese proverb, Japanese saying/Phrases, Japanese wisdom, Kotowaza, Oya no kokoro ko shirazu | Leave a comment

Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Obi ni mijikashi Tasuki ni nagashi

Posted on May 10, 2023 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 帯に短し、たすきに長し　Obini mijikashi Tasuki ni nagashi Obi – a belt for kimono Tasuki – a string that use … Continue reading →

Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Oni no me nimo namida

Posted on March 14, 2023 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 鬼の目にも涙　Oni no me nimo naamida Oni – a deman Namida – tears Even the hard-hearted can be … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese Language, Japanese Sayings/Phrases, JAPANESE SOCIETY, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged 鬼に金棒, Idiom, JAPANESE CONVERSATION 日本語会話, Japanese proverb, Japanese saying/Phrases, Japanese wisdom, Kotowaza, Oni no me nimo namida | Leave a comment

Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Oni ni Kanabo

Posted on February 16, 2023 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 鬼に金棒　Oni ni Kanabo Oni – a deman Kanabo – a metal rod make one even stronger Its … Continue reading →

Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – En No Shita No Chikara Mochi

Posted on January 30, 2023 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 縁の下の力持ち　En no shita no chikara mochi En no shita – under the porch/in background. En – engawa. … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese Language, Japanese Sayings/Phrases, JAPANESE SOCIETY, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged Ebi de Tai o tsuru, Idiom, JAPANESE CONVERSATION 日本語会話, Japanese proverb, Japanese saying/Phrases, Japanese wisdom, Kotowaza, 海老で鯛を釣る | Leave a comment

Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Ebi de Tai o Tsuru

Posted on January 12, 2023 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 海老で鯛を釣る　Ebi de tai o tsuru Few words for you. Ebi – a shrimp Tai – sea bream … Continue reading →

Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Uma no mimi ni nenbutsu

Posted on December 29, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 馬の耳に念仏　Uma no mimi ni nenbutsu Few words for you. Uma – a horse mimi – an ear … Continue reading →

Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Uma no mimi ni nenbutsu

Posted on November 21, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 馬の耳に念仏　－uma no mimi ni nenbutsu Few words for you. Uma – a horse Mimi – a ear … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese Language, Japanese Sayings/Phrases, JAPANESE SOCIETY, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged Idiom, It is praying to deaf ears, JAPANESE CONVERSATION 日本語会話, Japanese proverb, Japanese saying/Phrases, Japanese wisdom, Kotowaza, Uma no mimi ni nenbutsu | Leave a comment

Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – U no mane o suru Karasu

Posted on October 25, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 鵜のマネをする烏　U no mane o suru Karasu Few words for you. U – Cormorant Karazu – Crow A … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese Language, Japanese Sayings/Phrases, JAPANESE SOCIETY, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged Idiom, JAPANESE CONVERSATION 日本語会話, Japanese proverb, Japanese saying/Phrases, Japanese wisdom, Know your place, Kotowaza, Trying to ape your betters leads only to failure, U no mane o suru karasu | Leave a comment

Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Udo no Taiboku

Posted on September 3, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza うどの大木　Udo no Taiboku Few words for you. It is tasty when mixed with sugar and vinegar. Daiboku … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese Language, Japanese Sayings/Phrases, JAPANESE SOCIETY, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged Circumstances may justify a lie, Idiom, JAPANESE CONVERSATION 日本語会話, Japanese proverb, Japanese saying/Phrases, Japanese wisdom, Kotowaza, Udo no taiboku | Leave a comment

Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Uso mo houben

Posted on August 10, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 嘘も方便　Uso mo houben Uso – a lie Houben – a way used to achieve something Circumstances may … Continue reading →

Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Uo gokoro areba mizu gokoro

Posted on July 16, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 魚心あれば水心I Uo gokoro areba mizu gokoro Uo – fish Mizu – water Kokoro/gokoro – heart If you … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese Language, Japanese Sayings/Phrases, JAPANESE SOCIETY, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged Idiom, If you have a fish heart you have a water heart, JAPANESE CONVERSATION 日本語会話, Japanese proverb, Japanese saying/Phrases, Japanese wisdom, Kotowaza, Ugo gokoro areba mizu gokoro | 2 Comments

Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Inochi atte no monodane

Posted on May 20, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 井の中の蛙大海を知らず　I no naka no kawazu taikai o shirazu I – ito / a well kawazu – an … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese Language, Japanese Sayings/Phrases, JAPANESE SOCIETY, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged A frog in a well know nothing of the sea, Idiom, JAPANESE CONVERSATION 日本語会話, Japanese proverb, Japanese saying/Phrases, Japanese wisdom, Kotowaza, 井の中の蛙大海を知らず | Leave a comment

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