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Japanese Proverbs to Explain Failure
Japanese proverbs for explaining failure help turn a bad result into something to learn from without erasing disappointment. This selection fits moments when readers need language for falling short, missteps, and trying again.
Japanese Proverbs to Explain Failure
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哀矜懲創
aikyou chousouTo pity someone who has failed or committed a fault while also disciplining them to prevent a recurrence.
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足元をすくわれる
ashimoto o sukuwareruTo be tripped up or taken advantage of by unfair means when one is off guard.
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羹に懲りて膾を吹く
atsumono ni korite namasu o fukuTo become excessively cautious after a single failure or bad experience.
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河童の川流れ
kappa no kawanagareEven the greatest experts can make mistakes in their own field of expertise.
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弘法も筆の誤り
kobo mo fude no ayamariEven the greatest experts can make mistakes.
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猿も木から落ちる
saru mo ki kara ochiruEven experts can make mistakes in their own field of expertise.