Sayings of Japanese Origin
A good husband is healthy and absent.
Japanese Proverb – [Husbands]


A man in love mistakes a pimple for a dimple.
Japanese Proverb – [Love]


Deceive the rich and powerful if you will, but don't insult them.
Japanese Proverb – [Deceit]


Fall seven times and stand up eight.
Japanese Proverb – [Perseverance]


Getting money is like digging with a needle, spending it is like water soaking into sand.
Japanese Proverb – [Money]


If he works for you, you work for him.
Japanese Proverb – [Service]


One kind word can warm 3 winter months.
Japanese Proverb – [Kindness]


The go-between wears out a thousand sandals.
Japanese Proverb – [Negotiation]


The nail that sticks up will be hammered down.
Japanese Proverb – [Individuality]


Time spent laughing is time spent with the Gods.
Japanese Proverb – [Laughter]


Vision without action is a daydream. Action with without vision is a nightmare.
Japanese Proverb – [Vision]


When you're dying of thirst it's too late to think about digging a well.
Japanese Proverb – [Planning]


Who travels for love finds a thousand miles not longer than one.
Japanese Proverb – [Love]