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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Reading

Kana: ことわざ
Romaji: kotowaza
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

proverb; maxim

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ゲン、 ことわざ
Meaning: proverb

Example Sentences

この(ことわざ)(おぼ)える価値(かち)がある。
➥This proverb is worth remembering.
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ことわざは知恵(ちえ)()ちている。
➥Proverbs are full of wisdom.
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(ことわざ)にある(とお)り、「(うそ)方便(ほうべん)だ」
➥As the proverb goes, "The end justifies the means."
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ウェールズに(ことわざ)があります。
➥In Wales we have a proverb.
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(ことわざ)知恵(ちえ)について()ちている。
➥Proverbs are full of wisdom.
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(ことわざ)に、覆水(ふくすい)(ぼん)(かえ)らずと()う。
➥The proverb says that what is done cannot be undone.
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