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Japanese Proverbs About Success and Failure
Japanese proverbs about success and failure help frame winning, losing, trying again, and learning after the outcome is clear. This selection is useful when readers want to talk about results without erasing the process.
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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.
棚からぼた餅
tana kara bota mochiReceiving unexpected good fortune or profit without making any effort.
捕らぬたぬきの皮算用
toranu tanuki no kawazanyoCounting on something or making plans based on rewards that have not yet been obtained.
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.
焼け石に水
yakeishi ni mizuA small amount of effort or aid that is completely ineffective against a large problem.