المعنى
Any place becomes comfortable and feels like home once you live there.
خلفية ثقافية
The term 'Miyako' specifically referred to Kyoto for over a millennium. This proverb shows how much Kyoto was idealized as the perfect place to live. The 'Tanshin Funin' culture (living away from family for work) makes this proverb a common piece of encouragement in the workplace. There is a strong cultural divide between Tokyo/Osaka and the 'Inaka' (countryside). This proverb helps bridge that gap by suggesting rural life has its own 'Miyako' qualities. Japanese homes are often smaller than Western ones. This proverb is a way to express contentment with a small but functional space.
Use it for encouragement
If a friend is complaining about their new dorm or apartment, this is the perfect 'soft' way to encourage them.
Don't use it for luxury
If you visit a millionaire's mansion, saying 'Sumeba Miyako' is an insult—it implies the house is actually bad!
المعنى
Any place becomes comfortable and feels like home once you live there.
Use it for encouragement
If a friend is complaining about their new dorm or apartment, this is the perfect 'soft' way to encourage them.
Don't use it for luxury
If you visit a millionaire's mansion, saying 'Sumeba Miyako' is an insult—it implies the house is actually bad!
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word to complete the proverb.
{住|す}めば（ ）だ。
The correct word is 'Miyako' (capital).
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Sumeba Miyako'?
Which situation is appropriate?
The proverb is about adapting to a living situation over time.
Complete the dialogue.
A: {新|あたら}しい{家|いえ}はどう？ B: {最初|さい|しょ}は{嫌|きら}いだったけど、今は（ ）だよ。
The context of liking a new home fits 'Sumeba Miyako.'
🎉 النتيجة: /3
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
3 تمارين{住|す}めば（ ）だ。
The correct word is 'Miyako' (capital).
Which situation is appropriate?
The proverb is about adapting to a living situation over time.
A: {新|あたら}しい{家|いえ}はどう？ B: {最初|さい|しょ}は{嫌|きら}いだったけど、今は（ ）だよ。
The context of liking a new home fits 'Sumeba Miyako.'
🎉 النتيجة: /3
الأسئلة الشائعة
2 أسئلةHistorically yes, but in this proverb, it just means 'the best place to be' or 'a comfortable home.'
Yes, it's often used metaphorically for a workplace or a specific role you've grown to like.
عبارات ذات صلة
{郷|ごう}に{入|い}っては{郷|ごう}に{従|したが}え
similarWhen in Rome, do as the Romans do.
{住|す}み{心地|ごこち}がいい
builds onComfortable to live in.
{隣|となり}の{芝生|しば|ふ}は{青|あお}い
contrastThe grass is always greener on the other side.
