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The best Japanese proverbs of our time.

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Japanese Legend

There’s a Japanese legend that says, “If you feel like you’re losing everything, remember, trees lose their leaves every year,yet they still stand tall andwait for better days to come.”

Fall serven times, stand up eight

七転び八起き (Nana korobi ya oki). Perseverance is key; keep trying despite repeated failures.

Regret comes after the fact

後悔先に立たず (Kōkai saki ni tatazu). It's easy to regret something after it's done, but it's important to think before acting to avoid regret. This saying warns against rash decisions and encourages foresight.

The mouth is the source of disaster

口は災いの元 (Kuchi wa wazawai no moto). Careless talk or words can cause a lot of trouble. It's akin to the English saying, "Loose lips sink ships," emphasizing the need for discretion.

What one learns in the cradle lasts till the tomb

三つ子の魂百まで (Mitsugo no tamashii hyaku made). Early childhood education and experiences have a lasting impact throughout one's life.