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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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Japanese Proverbs to Praise Effort

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一騎当千

ikki tosen

A person so exceptionally strong or capable that they are a match for a thousand opponents.

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一挙両得

ikkyo ryotoku

Achieving two benefits with a single action.

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田舎の学問より京の昼寝

inaka no gakumon yori kyo no hirune

Being in a center of culture and knowledge provides more growth than isolated study.

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陰徳あれば陽報あり

intoku areba yoho ari

Doing good deeds in secret will inevitably lead to a visible reward.

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煎り豆に花

irimame ni hana

Refers to an impossible event occurring or to someone past their prime achieving success again.

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石の上にも三年

ishi no ue ni mo sannen

Perseverance prevails; even a cold stone will eventually become warm if you sit on it long enough.

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一心同体

isshin dotai

Two or more people acting in perfect harmony as if they were a single person.

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一心不乱

isshin furan

To focus entirely on a single task without being distracted by anything else.

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一生懸命

isshou kenmei

To do something with all your might or try your absolute best.

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板につく

ita ni tsuku

To become accustomed to a role or position, so that one's behavior appears completely natural.

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一刀両断

ittou ryoudan

To deal with a matter decisively, swiftly, and without hesitation.

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自家薬籠中の物

jika yakurochu no mono

Something or someone that one can use freely and masterfully as if it were their own.

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人生意気に感ず

jinsei iki ni kanzu

People are moved to act by the sincerity and passion of others.

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縦横無尽

juuou mujin

To act freely and actively in all directions without any restrictions.

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亀の甲より年の功

kame no ko yori toshi no ko

Experience gained over many years is more valuable than anything else.

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継続は力なり

keizoku wa chikara nari

Persistence and steady effort lead to success and mastery.

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七転び八起き

nana korobi ya oki

Getting back up no matter how many times one fails.

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鬼に金棒

oni ni kanabo

A strong person or thing becomes even more powerful when provided with an additional advantage.

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好きこそ物の上手なれ

suki koso mono no jozu nare

People naturally become proficient at things they enjoy because they practice them with enthusiasm.