1000 Japanese Proverbs for Pc

1. This new dictionary offers the most comprehensive compilation and English translation of those proverbs (kotowaza) that so enrich the Japanese language but fail to find their way into conventional dictionaries.

2. A companion to the author’s comprehensive Dictionary of Japanese Idioms, it contains over 1,200 entries, including many hundreds of proverbs that have never been presented and explained in English before.

3. Each entry furthermore contains a literal translation to help bring out the nuances of the Japanese original, and where necessary, explanatory notes on grammar and historical background help deepen the reader’s understanding of a proverb’s meaning and context.

4. Deepen your knowledge of the language with A Dictionary of Japanese Proverbs.

5. Extensive cross-referencing lets the user immediately find synonyms, antonyms and related proverbs, while furigana (as well as optional audio) allows even beginners to read and use the proverbs immediately.

6. Based on “A Dictionary of Japanese Proverbs” by William de Lange, Floating World Editions.

7. Proverbs are the heart of any language, offering profound insight into the character of a people, its experiences, and the beliefs and values it holds dear.

8. This file belongs to the Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group at Monash University and is used according to the Group's licence.

9. This app uses material from the JMDICT Japanese dictionary file.

10. Each entry includes detailed background information as well as English translations.

11. Explanations are given in succinct and lucid prose, and English equivalents are given whenever applicable.

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