惚れた病に薬なし (horeta yamai ni kusuri nashi) Translation: “no medicine for falling in love.” Horeta = to fall in love, Yamai = disease, kusuri nashi = no cure. Together, it means there’s nothing that can fix love-sickness. #japanesequote #japan #studyintokyo #learnjapanese pic.twitter.com/XRgamQWIaX

恋とせきとは隠されぬ。(koi to seki to wa kakusarenu) English Translation: “Love and a cough cannot be hidden.” Like when you’re sick and you can’t suppress a cough, love can’t be hidden. #japanesequote #japan #studyintokyo #learnjapanese pic.twitter.com/crrODn7OtE

磯 の アワビ (iso no awabi) English Translation: “An abalone on the shore” or “unrequited love”. #japanesequote #japan #studyintokyo #learnjapanese pic.twitter.com/Pyz4euLrzy

酒は本心を表す (sake wa honshin wo arawasu) English Translation: “Sake shows true feelings.” This phrase means that what’s said while drinking is often how a person truly feels. #japanesequote #japan #studyintokyo #learnjapanese pic.twitter.com/B4CEb8FtSF

猫に小判 (neko ni koban) English translation: “Gold coins to a cat.” This saying refers to giving something of value to someone who does not appreciate it. #japanesequote #japan #studyintokyo #learnjapanese pic.twitter.com/XSqtaU4orf

見ぬが花 (minu ga hana) English translation: “Not seeing is a flower,” “Reality is never as good as your imagination” . You can picture how beautiful the flower will be when it blooms… But reality doesn’t compare. #japanesequote #japan #studyintokyo #learnjapanese pic.twitter.com/FbT4HEDozZ

二兎を追う者は一兎をも得ず。(nito wo oumono wa itto wo mo ezu.) English translation: “Those who chase two hares won’t even catch one.” When your focus is divided, you’ll fail to succeed at either. #japanesequote #japan #studyintokyo #learnjapanese pic.twitter.com/F594n7uFLK

案ずるより産むが易し (anzuru yori umu ga yasushi) English Translation: “It’s easier to give birth than to think about it.” Basically, this means “don’t worry about it.” #japanesequote #japan #studyintokyo #learnjapanese pic.twitter.com/QkfCfWmiic

花より団子 (hana yori dango) English Translation: “Dumplings over flowers”. Basically, it’s someone who would prefer a practical gift over a beautiful one. Someone who is more pragmatic than superficial. #japanesequote #japan #studyintokyo #learnjapanese pic.twitter.com/9nc5CAVTdV

出る杭は打たれる (derukui wa utareru) English Translation: “The nail that sticks out is struck.” When you stick out, you’re likely to get criticized.” #japanesequote #japan #studyintokyo #learnjapanese pic.twitter.com/AnFURlJYnw

知らぬが仏 (shiranu ga hotoke) English Translation: “Not knowing is Buddha” or “ignorance is bliss” Buddha here represents nirvana. To be in a state of enlightenment, you have to give up earthly concerns and be at peace. #japanesequote #japan #studyintokyo #learnjapanese pic.twitter.com/TarowHVdl5

口は災いの元 (kuchi wa wazawai no moto) English translation: “The mouth is the source of disaster.” Sometimes, it’s better to not say anything at all. #japanesequote #japan #studyintokyo #learnjapanese pic.twitter.com/VCAhV5JfNl

水に流す (mizu ni nagasu) English Translation: “The water flows.” It means to forgive and forget, and let things go. #japanesequote #japan #studyintokyo #learnjapanese pic.twitter.com/NZsgd5Ftem

井の中の蛙大海を知らず (i no naka no kawazu taikai wo shirazu) English Translation: “A frog in a well knows nothing of the sea.” It’s used to remind someone that there are things bigger than them in the world. #japanesequote #japan #studyintokyo #learnjapanese pic.twitter.com/fhvKIDEcSv

継続は力なり。 (keizoku wa chikara nari) English Translation: “Continuing on is power,” or “don’t give up.” “There’s strength in continuing on. Don’t give up.” #japanesequote #japan #studyintokyo #learnjapanese pic.twitter.com/dHCT6QCCiH