List: expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
Words or phrases, used to convey an idea.
proverb expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- function follows form, the outside shapes the inside, belief comes from solemnity (i.e. from seeing an ornate temple)
search-only kanji form proverb expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- empty vessels make the most noise, the silent firefly burns with more passion than the crying cicada
proverb expression
- a wholesome household can not be disturbed from the outside, a house divided against itself cannot stand, a firm fence keeps the dogs out
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- grind your inkstick gently but move your brush vigorously, let the hungry ghost grind your inkstick, let the ogre hold your brush
idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to try and reach above one's station and fail, to try and accomplish something beyond one's abilities and fail, a monkey tries to catch the moon (and drowns)
proverb expression
- life has its ups and downs, he who falls today may rise tomorrow
proverb expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- slow but steady wins the race, constant effort will result in success, constant dripping wears away a stone
idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to be conspicuous, to stand out
expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to take notice (of), to pay attention (to)
proverb expression
- it's hard to cut one's ties to close relatives even if they are wicked, you don't cut your finger off just because it's dirty