One life crying , One... Read more about One life crying , One life laughing 泣いて暮らしても一生 笑って暮らしても一生 (We all have only one existence, so it is up to us to choose between sorrow or happiness.)
The one who chases a... Read more about The one who chases a deer fails to see the mountain 鹿を追うものは山を見ず (When you keep your eyes on a small pleasure or prize, you are not able to see the big picture.)
A duck appears with... Read more about A duck appears with onions on its back 鴨が葱しょってやって来る (And ready to cook! Without chasing after it, sometimes a lucky thing comes with a bonus.)
The neighbor’s flowers... Read more about The neighbor’s flowers are redder 隣の花は赤い (Same meaning as “the grass is always greener next door”.)
If you don’t get it by... Read more about If you don’t get it by looking at it, you won’t get it by hearing about it 見て分からんものは 聞いても分からん (Explanations can never convey the essence of a thing.)
A heart is like a... Read more about A heart is like a skilled painter 心は巧みな絵師の如し (Our emotions can create delusions or images of self and others that are not real.)
Hello is the beginning... Read more about Hello is the beginning of good-bye 出会いは別れの始め (Everyone we interact with in our lives, we have to say good-bye to them someday.)
Even a small pepper... Read more about Even a small pepper can burn you badly 山椒は小粒でもぴりりと辛い (Do not underestimate small things or incidents, because it can create a high intensity of pain.)
The one who chases two... Read more about The one who chases two rabbits catches neither 二兎を追うものは一兎をも得ず (When you pursue two goals (or two women) simultaneously, you won’t win either one.)
Regret never comes... Read more about Regret never comes first 後悔先に立たず (We never intend or plan regret; it only comes after something we have done.)
