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Japanese Proverbs to Praise Effort
Japanese proverbs for praising effort help honor steady work even when the result is not clear yet. This selection gives readers language for process, practice, and the courage to keep trying.
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一騎当千
ikki tosenA person so exceptionally strong or capable that they are a match for a thousand opponents.
一挙両得
ikkyo ryotokuAchieving two benefits with a single action.
田舎の学問より京の昼寝
inaka no gakumon yori kyo no hiruneBeing in a center of culture and knowledge provides more growth than isolated study.
陰徳あれば陽報あり
intoku areba yoho ariDoing good deeds in secret will inevitably lead to a visible reward.
煎り豆に花
irimame ni hanaRefers to an impossible event occurring or to someone past their prime achieving success again.
石の上にも三年
ishi no ue ni mo sannenPerseverance prevails; even a cold stone will eventually become warm if you sit on it long enough.
亀の甲より年の功
kame no ko yori toshi no koExperience gained over many years is more valuable than anything else.
継続は力なり
keizoku wa chikara nariPersistence and steady effort lead to success and mastery.
七転び八起き
nana korobi ya okiGetting back up no matter how many times one fails.
鬼に金棒
oni ni kanaboA strong person or thing becomes even more powerful when provided with an additional advantage.
好きこそ物の上手なれ
suki koso mono no jozu narePeople naturally become proficient at things they enjoy because they practice them with enthusiasm.