Japanese sayings - Learn Japanese through Japanese Proverbs

The video explores various sayings that sound odd when translated directly into English. Each saying is explained with its literal translation and its actual meaning, covering themes like luck, taste, mistakes, suspicion, impossibility, wisdom, taste differences, ignorance, and exploitation.

What does the saying 'ADOT comes by carrying a leak on its back' actually mean?

• A secret revealed

• A heavy burden

• A missed opportunity

• A lucky occurrence

In the saying 'Don't straighten your crown while under a plum tree', what is the advised action?

• Seek help from others

• Be proud of your achievements

• Avoid looking suspicious

• Fix your mistakes

What is the meaning of 'Put a bell around the cat's neck'?

• A task that is nearly impossible

• A warning to others

• A sign of good luck

• A way to keep track of time

What does the saying 'The wisdom of age is better than the shell of a tortoise' imply?

• Slow and steady wins the race

• Experience is more valuable than education

• Patience is a virtue

• Appearances can be deceiving

What is the underlying message of 'Don't let your daughter-in-law eat all the autumn eggplants'?

• Be generous to family

• Share your resources wisely

• Save the best for last

• Don't let people take advantage of you