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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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