A Dictionary of Japanese Proverbs

Main Features:- More than 1000 entries- Extensive cross-referencing
- English equivalents
- Furigana for all kanji characters- Duo-tone printing for enhanced clarity
- Easy to use thumb index.Proverbs are the heart of any language, offering profound insight into the character of a people, its experiences, and the beliefs and values it holds dear. This new dictionary offers the most comprehensive compilation and English translation of those proverbs that so enrich the Japanese language but fail to find their way into conventional dictionaries..Companion volume to the popular Dictionary of Japanese Idioms, it presents more than 1000 Japanese proverbs, including many hundreds that have never been included in similar reference works. Explanations are given in succinct and lucid prose, and English equivalents are given whenever applicable. Each entry contains a literal translation to help bring out the nuances of the Japanese original, and where necessary, explanatory notes on grammar and historical background. Extensive cross-referencing allows the user to immediately find synonyms, antonyms, as well as related proverbs, while furigana allows even beginners to read and use the proverbs immediately. Effective use of duo-tone printing for enhanced clarity. A thumb index makes entries exceptionally easy to access.