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proverb Meaning in Japanese (proverb 英語 意味)

ことわざ
ことわざ in English:proverb
IPA:kotoˈwaza
Phonetic:コトワザ
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proverb の日本語の意味は「ことわざ」です。 (一般的な真実やアドバイスを表現する、短くてよく知られた言葉。)

Definitions of Proverb

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    noun
    ことわざ

    A short, well-known statement that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.

    一般的な真実やアドバイスを表現する、短くてよく知られた言葉。

Example Sentences

“The old proverb 'actions speak louder than words' is still relevant today.”

古いことわざ「行動は言葉よりも雄弁である」は今日でも通用します。

“My grandmother often quoted proverbs to teach us life lessons.”

祖母は人生の教訓を教えるために、しばしばことわざを引用しました。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

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Inflected Word Forms

adjectiveproverbial
adverbproverbially

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

old proverbcollocation

A well-known saying that has existed for a long time.