List: proverb
Simple and concrete saying, popularly known and repeated, that expresses a truth based on common sense or experience.
search-only kanji form proverb expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- sleep brings up a child well, a well-slept child is a well-kept child
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- there is nothing better than sleeping
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- the eye is blind if the mind is absent
proverb expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- still waters run deep
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- like father, like son, a child who does not resemble their parents is a changeling
proverb expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- the sins of the father shall be visited upon the son
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- having a famous parent is the best way to fame
search-only kanji form proverb expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- nature itself is a good mother, even without parents, children grow up
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- like father, like son
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- nothing ventured, nothing gained