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Japanese Proverbs About Human Nature
Japanese proverbs about human nature observe habits, weaknesses, desires, envy, and patterns people repeat. This selection helps readers find compact language for human behavior that can be hard to explain directly.
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知らぬが仏
shiranu ga hotokeRemaining in a state of calm because one is unaware of things that would otherwise cause anger or distress.
朱に交われば赤くなる
shu ni majiwareba akaku naruPeople are influenced, for better or worse, by the companions they keep and the environment they are in.
灯台下暗し
todai moto kurashiIt is difficult to notice things that are right under your nose or close to you.
鵜の真似をする烏
u no mane o suru karasuAttempting to imitate someone more capable without considering your own limits leads to failure.
病は気から
yamai wa ki karaPhysical illness is influenced by one's state of mind, potentially improving or worsening based on one's attitude.