Proverbs Flashcards

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好きこそ物の上手なれ

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If one is passionate about something, one will naturally become good at it (because it is enjoyable for them)

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ちりもつもれば山となる

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Even dust amassed will make a mountain. If you do something a little at a time, someday you will be able to achieve your lofty goal

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二度あることは三度ある

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When something happens twice, it will happen a third time

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郷に入れば郷に従え

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When in Rome, do as the Romans do

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一石二島

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Kill two birds with one stone

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百聞は一見にしかず

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A picture is worth a thousand words

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目からうろこ

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Scales fall from one’s eyes
Suddenly sees the light

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