A2 Proverb Neutral

他人の持ち物は良く見える

tanin no mochibutsy wa yoku mieru

Others' possessions look better.

Meaning

Refers to the idea that what other people have often seems more desirable than one's own.

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Cultural Background

It is often used to teach children to be grateful for what they have.

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Use it for comfort

It's a great way to comfort someone who is feeling down about their own life.

Meaning

Refers to the idea that what other people have often seems more desirable than one's own.

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Use it for comfort

It's a great way to comfort someone who is feeling down about their own life.

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing part of the proverb.

他人の持ち物は_____。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 良く見える

The proverb is '他人の持ち物は良く見える'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the missing part of the proverb. Fill Blank A2

他人の持ち物は_____。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 良く見える

The proverb is '他人の持ち物は良く見える'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is a philosophical observation.

Related Phrases

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隣の芝生は青い

synonym

The grass is greener on the other side.

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