A2 Proverb ニュートラル

가는 방망이 오는 홍두깨.

Ganeun bangmang-i oneun hongdukkae.

A small club goes, a big club comes.

意味

Refers to retaliation or receiving a harsher response than what was given.

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文化的背景

The 'hongdukkae' was not just a tool but a symbol of heavy labor. Using it in a proverb shows how deeply domestic life influenced the Korean language. In hierarchical Korean companies, a junior's small mistake can be met with a 'mallet' of criticism from seniors to maintain discipline. Netizens often use this logic when 'cancelling' celebrities. A small past mistake can lead to a career-ending 'mallet' of public shaming. Parents use this proverb to teach children that their actions have consequences beyond what they might expect.

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Use it for empathy

When a friend is complaining about a harsh punishment, say this to show you agree the reaction was too much.

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Don't use with superiors

If your boss gives you a 'mallet' response, don't say this to their face! It sounds like you are accusing them of being unfair.

意味

Refers to retaliation or receiving a harsher response than what was given.

🎯

Use it for empathy

When a friend is complaining about a harsh punishment, say this to show you agree the reaction was too much.

⚠️

Don't use with superiors

If your boss gives you a 'mallet' response, don't say this to their face! It sounds like you are accusing them of being unfair.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blanks to complete the proverb.

가는 ( ) 오는 ( )

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 방망이, 홍두깨

The standard form uses '방망이' (bat) and '홍두깨' (mallet).

Which situation best fits the proverb '가는 방망이 오는 홍두깨'?

상황을 고르세요:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 옆집 강아지에게 돌을 던졌더니 강아지 주인이 경찰에 신고했다.

Throwing a stone (small bad act) led to a police report (huge reaction).

Complete the dialogue with the correct expression.

A: 어제 민수랑 싸웠다며? B: 응, 내가 그냥 바보라고 한마디 했는데 민수가 내 옷을 다 찢어버렸어. A: 와, 정말 ( )네.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 가는 방망이 오는 홍두깨

The situation involves a small insult leading to a large physical reaction.

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The Scale of Retaliation

The Action (가는 것)
방망이 Small Bat
The Reaction (오는 것)
홍두깨 Large Mallet

練習問題バンク

3 問題
Fill in the blanks to complete the proverb. Fill Blank A2

가는 ( ) 오는 ( )

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 방망이, 홍두깨

The standard form uses '방망이' (bat) and '홍두깨' (mallet).

Which situation best fits the proverb '가는 방망이 오는 홍두깨'? situation_matching A2

상황을 고르세요:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 옆집 강아지에게 돌을 던졌더니 강아지 주인이 경찰에 신고했다.

Throwing a stone (small bad act) led to a police report (huge reaction).

Complete the dialogue with the correct expression. dialogue_completion B1

A: 어제 민수랑 싸웠다며? B: 응, 내가 그냥 바보라고 한마디 했는데 민수가 내 옷을 다 찢어버렸어. A: 와, 정말 ( )네.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 가는 방망이 오는 홍두깨

The situation involves a small insult leading to a large physical reaction.

🎉 スコア: /3

よくある質問

3 問

As a laundry tool, no. But you might see it in traditional museums or used as a rolling pin for making handmade noodles (칼국수).

No, it is almost exclusively used for negative or burdensome situations.

They are nearly identical in meaning. '방망이/홍두깨' is more visual and tool-based, while '되/말' is more about measurement and volume.

関連フレーズ

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가는 말이 고와야 오는 말이 곱다

similar

Kind words bring kind words.

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되로 주고 말로 받는다

synonym

Give a peck, get a bushel.

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인과응보

builds on

Cause and effect; poetic justice.

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눈에는 눈, 이에는 이

contrast

An eye for an eye.

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