A1
Proverb
Neutral
Meaning
Others' situations always seem better than one's own.
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Cultural Background
The use of 'ao' (blue) for green is a historical linguistic feature of Japanese. This is a near-universal human experience, showing that envy is not culturally specific.
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Color usage
Remember that in Japan, grass is 'blue' (ao).
Meaning
Others' situations always seem better than one's own.
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Color usage
Remember that in Japan, grass is 'blue' (ao).
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing color.
{隣|となり}の{芝生|しばふ}は＿＿＿。
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: {青|あお}い
The proverb uses 'blue' (ao) for grass.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Fill in the missing color.
Fill Blank
A1
{隣|となり}の{芝生|しばふ}は＿＿＿。
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: {青|あお}い
The proverb uses 'blue' (ao) for grass.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it's too informal and personal.
Related Phrases
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{隣|となり}の{花|はな}は{赤|あか}い
synonymThe neighbor's flowers are red.
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