CultureEssayIdiomJapanese traditionProverbUncorrected Toru Nov 05, 2016Jan 06, 2024 after a storm, conflict, English expressions, fair weather, ground, human relationships, Japanese proverb, rainfall, relationships, solidifies Ame Futte Ji Katamaru Today, I will talk about the Japanese proverb “ame futte ji katamaru.” 雨降って地固まる The literal meaning of this proverb is Read More
ChinaCultureEssayEtymologyHistoryIdiomProverbUncorrected Toru Oct 22, 2016Jan 06, 2024 benefits, Chinese, clam, conflict, fisherman, proverb, sengoku, snipe, story, strategy Gyofu no Ri (Fisherman’s Benefits) Today, I will talk about the proverb “gyofu no ri.” 漁夫の利 “Gyofu” means “fisherman”, “ri” means “benefits”, and “gyofu no Read More