Even if success is slow to come, it is best to persevere, as a number of Japanese proverbs suggest. Sometimes just waiting can also lead to a change for the better. 七転び八起き — Nana korobi ya oki. To ...

Japanese proverbs, or kotowaza, are short, poetic reflections shaped by centuries of culture, philosophy, and everyday wisdom. These sayings offer powerful insights into human nature, perseverance, ...

THE Japanese are known for being direct, simple and straightforward. Here are some of their proverbs, along with our insights (in parentheses): A fog cannot be dispelled by a fan. (Seek the Supreme ...

Love can be forgiving in Japanese sayings, although that does not mean it will always last forever. あばたもえくぼ — Abata mo ekubo. According to the old saying “even pockmarks are dimples,” as someone who ...

We have all complained about our hectic but sedentary lives at some point. They seem filled with disappointment – not getting to study what we want, doing work we find distasteful, being dissatisfied ...