Meaning
Even monkeys sometimes fall from trees. No one is perfect, even skilled individuals can err.
Cultural Background
The monkey is often seen as a clever animal in Japanese culture, making its fall particularly ironic. Proverbs involving animals are very common in East Asian languages to teach moral lessons.
Use it to be kind
This is a great phrase to use when someone else is feeling bad about a mistake.
Meaning
Even monkeys sometimes fall from trees. No one is perfect, even skilled individuals can err.
Use it to be kind
This is a great phrase to use when someone else is feeling bad about a mistake.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing particle.
猿 ( ) 木から落ちる。
The particle 'も' is required to mean 'even'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercises猿 ( ) 木から落ちる。
The particle 'も' is required to mean 'even'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is for minor slips.
Related Phrases
弘法も筆の誤り
synonymEven a master calligrapher makes mistakes.
河童の川流れ
synonymEven a kappa (water imp) can be swept away by the river.
