Love can be forgiving in Japanese sayings, although that does not mean it will always last forever. あばたもえくぼ — Abata mo ekubo. According to the old saying “even pockmarks are ...

A selection of Japanese proverbs about success, whether achieved through one’s own efforts or good fortune.

By examining proverbs about women one can see to some extent how women are perceived in a certain culture. This paper discusses traditional Japanese proverbs about women, as well as newer sayings that ...