Japanese Proverbs - Wit and Wisdom: 200 Classic Japanese Sayings and Expressions in English and Japanese text (Paperback, First Edition, Bilingual edition)

"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.
Go beyond speaking Japanese-peek into the soul of Japan. "Japanese Proverbs: Wit and Wisdom" is a delightfully illustrated compilation of traditional Japanese proverbs and sayings. 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: Wit and Wisdom" 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 script ("kana and kanji") and romanized ("romaji") 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.
You'll speak Japanese with the verve and nuance of a native when you use these apt and witty expressions.

General

Imprint:	Tuttle Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2012
First published:	October 2012
Authors:	David Galef
Illustrators:	Jun Hashimoto
Foreword by:	Edward G. Seidensticker
Dimensions:	229 x 153 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade / Sewn
Pages:	224
Edition:	First Edition, Bilingual edition
ISBN-13:	978-4-8053-1200-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology Books > Language & Literature > Language teaching & learning (other than ELT) > Language teaching & learning material & coursework > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > Social & cultural anthropology > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology
LSN:	4-8053-1200-9
Barcode:	9784805312001

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