A1
Proverb
Neutral
Meaning
To forgive and forget past grievances.
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Cultural Background
This phrase is essential in Japanese business culture to resolve minor tensions without losing face.
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Use it to save face
It is a great way to end a conversation that is becoming too tense.
Meaning
To forgive and forget past grievances.
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Use it to save face
It is a great way to end a conversation that is becoming too tense.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct particle.
過去を水___流す。
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: に
The particle 'に' is required for the idiom.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Fill in the correct particle.
Fill Blank
A1
過去を水___流す。
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: に
The particle 'に' is required for the idiom.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is polite enough for most professional settings.
Related Phrases
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白紙に戻す
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