Bedeutung
It's wise to associate with powerful or influential people for protection.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Reflects the 'Salaryman' culture where loyalty to a big company is rewarded with lifetime employment. Similar to the concept of 'Guanxi', where relationships with powerful people are essential for business. The proverb is very common in rural areas where the shade of a tree is a literal necessity. Reflects the importance of 'Chaebol' or large family-run conglomerates in the economy.
Context is key
Always use this when talking about stability or career strategy.
Bedeutung
It's wise to associate with powerful or influential people for protection.
Context is key
Always use this when talking about stability or career strategy.
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Fill in the missing kanji.
{寄|よ}らば{大樹|たいじゅ}の____。
The proverb is 'Yoraba taiju no kage'.
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Aufgabensammlung
1 Aufgaben{寄|よ}らば{大樹|たいじゅ}の____。
The proverb is 'Yoraba taiju no kage'.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
1 FragenNo, it is a common proverb, but it can sound a bit old-fashioned.
Verwandte Redewendungen
{虎|とら}の{威|い}を{借|か}る{狐|きつね}
contrastA fox borrowing a tiger's power.
