Japanese Proverbs (200 Gems of Traditional Wit and Wisdom)

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"Destroy a nation, but its mountains and rivers remain." —Japanese Proverb

This is a collection of 200 Japanese proverbs with illustrations and explanations for each saying.

Japanese Proverbs: 200 Gems of Traditional Wit and Wisdom is a delightfully illustrated compilation of traditional Japanese sayings and maxims. Some of the classic Japanese quotes and quotations, like "Fall down seven times, get up eight," capture the dogged perseverance of the Japanese heart. Others, such as "A red lacquer dish needs no decoration" illuminate both a universal truth and Japan's unique, aesthetic traditions. Japanese Proverbs has proverbs of great cultural significance as well as proverbs on matters of daily life and customs.

Pleasing to expert and new comer alike, the 200 traditional proverbs in this unique collection are presented in Japanese calligraphy form, along with direct English translations. Similar proverbs are given from English, and the sumi-e style ink drawings are a delight in their own right.

Amateurs and Japanese language enthusiasts alike will speak Japanese with the verve and nuance of a native when they use these apt and witty expressions.

This book title, Japanese Proverbs (200 Gems of Traditional Wit and Wisdom), ISBN: 9784805318829, by David Galef, Jun Hashimoto, Edward G. Seidensticker, Charles Shiro Inouye, published by Tuttle Publishing (March 25, 2025) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.

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Author:
David Galef, Jun Hashimoto, Edward G. Seidensticker, Charles Shiro Inouye
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
224
Publisher:
Tuttle Publishing (March 25, 2025)
Release Date:
March 25, 2025
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English
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General/trade
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9784805318829
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4805318821
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5.12" x 8"
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