A1 Proverb Neutral

七転び八起き

nanakorobi yaoki

Fall seven times, rise eight

Meaning

Never give up; keep trying despite repeated failures.

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Cultural Background

Often associated with the Daruma doll, which is weighted at the bottom to always return to an upright position. Used in corporate mission statements to emphasize innovation through trial and error.

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Use it for yourself

It's a great mantra to say when you feel discouraged.

Meaning

Never give up; keep trying despite repeated failures.

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Use it for yourself

It's a great mantra to say when you feel discouraged.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

七転び____

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 八起き

The proverb is specifically seven falls, eight risings.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

七転び____

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 八起き

The proverb is specifically seven falls, eight risings.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it can be used for small daily setbacks too.

Related Phrases

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失敗は成功の母

similar

Failure leads to success.

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