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  2. Japanese proverbs - Wikipedia

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    Japanese commonly use proverbs, often citing just the first part of common phrases for brevity. For example, one might say i no naka no kawazu (井の中の蛙, 'a frog in a well') to refer to the proverb i no naka no kawazu, taikai o shirazu (井の中の蛙、大海を知らず, 'a frog in a well cannot conceive of the ocean').

  3. Mono no aware - Wikipedia

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    Japanese woodblock print showcasing transience, precarious beauty, and the passage of time, thus "mirroring" mono no aware [1] Mono no aware (物の哀れ), [a] lit. ' the pathos of things ', and also translated as ' an empathy toward things ', or ' a sensitivity to ephemera ', is a Japanese idiom for the awareness of impermanence (無常, mujō), or transience of things, and both a transient ...

  4. Hana wa sakuragi, hito wa bushi - Wikipedia

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    Hana wa sakuragi, hito wa bushi (Japanese: 花は桜木人は武士, literally "the [best] blossom is the cherry blossom; the [best] man is the warrior") is a Japanese proverb that originated in the medieval period. [1] It is also rendered as "among blossoms the cherry blossom, among men, the warrior" or likewise.

  5. Common Japanese Phrases for Travelers - AOL

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    Whether dodging traffic in Tokyo or eating your way through Osaka, knowing some common Japanese phrases before you go is a must. A land known for honor, Japanese people will bestow kindness and ...

  6. 100 Funniest Quotes from the Past 100 Years - AOL

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    Your complete guide to funny quotes, clever jokes, and witty comebacks for every occasion. The post 100 Funniest Quotes from the Past 100 Years appeared first on Reader's Digest.

  7. List of idioms of improbability - Wikipedia

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    Мало сутра (malo sutra), literally "a little bit tomorrow", has a similar meaning as "all my eye". Seychellois Creole, also known as Kreol or Seselwa (creole spoken in Seychelles) – lannen de mil zanmen is used, which means "year two thousand and never". It is a fairly new expression used mainly among the youth.

  8. 50 Funniest Movie Quotes of All Time - AOL

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    Here's looking at you, quip! These are the funny movie quotes to go ahead and make your day, punk. Lol! The post 50 Funniest Movie Quotes of All Time appeared first on Reader's Digest.

  9. Category:Japanese words and phrases - Wikipedia

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    Japanese political phrases (3 P) R. Japanese religious terminology (3 C, 10 P) S. Japanese sex terms (3 C, 42 P) W. Wasei-eigo (27 P) Japanese writing system terms (2 ...