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Quote of the Week - Kotowaza 2

Posted in Language, Quote of the Week by Shane on the 13 January, 2008
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This weeks quote isn’t a quote at all but a Japanese proverb or Kotowaza. The image you get with the direct translation gave me a kick and I though that you might enjoy it too!

The literal meaning of the Kanji above is “breaking wind, closing buttocks”. Translated it means there is no use shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted. Click on the Kanji to hear it spoken.

Nihon-no-kotowaza has a great collection on kotowaza or proverbs for any occasion. You never know when one might come in handy.

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