Japanese Idioms, Kotowaza, and Yojijukugo IV

In this fourth collection of Japanese proverbs, idioms, and sayings, learn even more commonly-used phrases, each with authentic examples that help to add imagery and nuance to your understanding. This book collects more than 40 commonly-used Japanese kotowaza and sayings, giving their English equivalents or meanings before providing 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 相手のない喧嘩はできない ("It takes two to tango") to 三日坊主 ("A quitter") learn natural Japanese expressions with this book and develop your ability to understand and express yourself in Japanese.