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Japanese Proverbs

Since many people don't have Japanese kanji fonts available on their computers I will use the romaji versions. Enjoy them and let me know if your favorite isn't here.

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Nana-korobi ya-oki.

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Nama-byouhou wa ou-kega no moto.

Hachijuu no tenarai.

Un wa yuusha o tasuku.

Taigyo wa shouchi ni sumau.

Mi kara deta sabi.

Ja no michi wa hebi.

Tamago to chikai wa kudake-yasui.

Muri ga toureba douri hikkomu.

Issun saki wa yami.

He o hitte shiri tsubome.

How about these in Japanese?

Experience is the best teacher.

Penny-wise, pound-foolish

There is no rest for the weary.

Two heads are better than one.

Don't spit into the wind.

Don't cut off your nose to spite your face.

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.

Too many cooks spoil the broth.

It's always darkest before the dawn.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

So, there are my favorites.

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