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**This is a collection of 200 Japanese proverbs with illustrations and explanations for each saying.**Go beyond speaking Japanese–peek into the soul of Japan. __Japanese Proverbs: Wit and Wisdom__ is a delightfully illustrated compilation of traditional Japanese proverbs and sayings. Some of the classic Japanese quotes and quotations, like "Fall down seven times, get up eight", capture the dogged perseverance of the Japanese heart. Others, such as "A red lacquer dish needs no decoration" illuminate both a universal truth and Japan's unique, esthetic traditions. __Japanese Proverbs: Wit and Wisdom__ has proverbs of great cultural significance as well as proverbs on matters of daily life and customs.Pleasing to expert and new-comer alike, the 200 traditional proverbs in this unique collection are presented in Japanese script (__kana and kanji__) and romanized (__romaji__) form, along with direct English translations. Similar proverbs are given from English, and the __sumi-e__ style ink drawings are a delight in their own right.You'll speak Japanese with the verve and nuance of a native when you use these apt and witty expressions.

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Author

and translated by David Galef

Publisher

Tuttle Pub.; Tuttle Publishing

Published

2012

Language

EN

ISBN

9784805312001

Category

philosophy

Subjects

Literary Collections, Poetry, Language Learning

Rating

3.77 / 5 (37 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14