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Japanese Proverbs About Social Relationships
Japanese proverbs about relationships cover trust, obligation, distance, conflict, and the ways people affect one another. This selection helps readers understand the social side of a saying before using it.
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以心伝心
ishin denshinUnderstanding each other's thoughts and feelings perfectly without using any words.
十人十色
juunin toiroTo each their own; everyone has different thoughts, tastes, and personalities.
飼い犬に手を噛まれる
kaiinu ni te o kamareruTo be unexpectedly betrayed or harmed by a subordinate or someone you have nurtured and treated with care.
子はかすがい
ko wa kasugaiA child’s presence serves as the bond that keeps a husband and wife together.
情けは人のためならず
nasake wa hito no tame narazuKindness shown to others is not just for their benefit, but will eventually return to you.
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.
蓼食う虫も好き好き
tade kuu mushi mo sukizukiPeople's tastes and preferences vary greatly, and there is no accounting for taste.
嘘も方便
uso mo hobenSometimes a lie is a necessary means to achieve a good result or avoid harm.
渡る世間に鬼はない
wataru seken ni oni wa naiThe world is not only full of heartless people, and there is always someone kind to help you in times of trouble.