Tatami no Ue no Kega (畳の上の怪我 - Out of the Blue)

Tatami no Ue no Kega

Although you believe that you are safe, you may unexpectedly get injured.

Such a fact that we cannot predict when and where we will encounter trouble or disaster can be described as the phrase 'tatami no ue no kega' (畳の上の怪我).

'Tatami' (畳) refers to a traditional Japanese flooring material made of rush grass and straw; it is slip-resistant, stumbling-resistant, and effectively absorbs shock."と

In addition, 'ue' (上) means "on," and 'kega' (怪我) means "injury," so the literal meaning of 'tatami no ue no kega' is "getting injured on a tatami."

In other words, getting injured on a tatami, which is believed to be safe, is tantamount to an unexpected disaster.

畳の上の怪我

安全だと思っていても、思いがけず怪我をしてしまうことがあるかもしれません。

このように、いつどこで災難に遭うか予測ができないことのたとえとして、「畳の上の怪我」という表現があります。

「畳」は藁とい草で作られる日本の伝統的な床材のことで、滑りにくく、つまずきにくく、そして衝撃をよく緩和します。

また、「上」は "on"、「怪我」は "injury" を意味するので、「畳の上の怪我」の文字どおりの意味は "getting injured on a tatami" となります。

安全とされる畳の上での怪我は、思いがけない災難というわけです。

• Although you believe that you are safe, you may unexpectedly get injured.
• Although you might lead a relatively safe life, you can get injured at any time.

  I think we can rephrase this, because "Although you believe you are safe" sounds a little threatening.

• Such a fact that we cannot predict when and where we will encounter trouble or disaster can be described as the phrase 'tatami no ue no kega' (畳の上の怪我).
• The fact that we cannot predict when and where we will encounter trouble or disaster can be described by the phrase 'tatami no ue no kega' (畳の上の怪我).

• 'Tatami' (畳) refers to a traditional Japanese flooring material made of rush grass and straw; it is slip-resistant, stumbling-resistant, and effectively absorbs shock."と
• 'Tatami" (畳) refers to a traditional Japanese flooring material made of rush grass and straw; it is slip-resistant, stumbling-resistant, and effectively absorbs shock.

• In addition, 'ue' (上) means "on," and 'kega' (怪我) means "injury," so the literal meaning of 'tatami no ue no kega' is "getting injured on a tatami."
• In addition, "ue" (上) means "on," and "kega" (怪我) means "injury," so the direct translation of "tatami no ue no kega" is "getting injured on a tatami."

• In other words, getting injured on a tatami, which is believed to be safe, is tantamount to an unexpected disaster.
• In other words, getting injured on a tatami, which is believed to be safe, is like having an unexpected disaster.

I like that saying. I will save it to my vocabulary list! :)

• Tatami no Ue no Kega (畳の上の怪我 - Out of the Blue)
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• Tatami no Ue no Kega
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• 'Tatami' (畳) refers to a traditional Japanese flooring material made of rush grass and straw; it is slip-resistant, stumbling-resistant, and effectively absorbs shock."と
• 'Tatami' (畳) refers to a traditional Japanese flooring material made of rush grass and straw; it is slip-resistant, stumbling-resistant, and effectively absorbs shock."と

• In addition, 'ue' (上) means "on," and 'kega' (怪我) means "injury," so the literal meaning of 'tatami no ue no kega' is "getting injured on a tatami."
• This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!

• In other words, getting injured on a tatami, which is believed to be safe, is tantamount to an unexpected disaster.
• This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!