by I. Yajima (Author), L. Houghton (Author)
In this second collection of Japanese proverbs, idioms, and sayings, see more commonly-used phrases, each with authentic examples that help to add imagery and nuance to your understanding. This book collects more than a further 50 commonly-used Japanese kotowaza and idiomatic phrases, giving their English equivalents or meanings before providing 2 authentic examples of the language as used by Japanese speakers. Each example is taken from Japanese-language news media, websites, or discussion forums, with English translations below. From knowing that even the hardest of hearts can be moved to tears with 鬼の目にも涙, to understanding that a choice made in anger cannot be undone with 短気は損気, learn with this book and develop your ability to understand and express yourself in Japanese.