{"product_id":"japanese-proverbs-by-david-galef-9784805318829","title":"Japanese Proverbs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Destroy a nation, but its mountains and rivers remain.\" - Japanese Proverb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a collection of 200 Japanese proverbs with illustrations and explanations for each saying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJapanese Proverbs: 200 Gems of Traditional Wit and Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e is a delightfully illustrated compilation of traditional Japanese sayings and maxims. Some of the classic Japanese quotes and quotations, like \"Fall down seven times, get up eight,\" capture the dogged perseverance of the Japanese heart. Others, such as \"A red lacquer dish needs no decoration,\" illuminate both a universal truth and Japan's unique aesthetic traditions. \u003ci\u003eJapanese Proverbs\u003c\/i\u003e includes proverbs of great cultural significance, as well as those on matters of daily life and customs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePleasing to both experts and newcomers alike, the 200 traditional proverbs in this unique collection are presented in Japanese calligraphy form, along with direct English translations. Similar proverbs are provided from English, and the sumi-e style ink drawings are a delight in their own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmateurs and Japanese language enthusiasts alike will speak Japanese with the verve and nuance of a native when they use these apt and witty expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853675385068,"sku":"9784805318829","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25578873483898.jpg?v=1759214001","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/japanese-proverbs-by-david-galef-9784805318829","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}