B1 Proverb Formal

羹に懲りて膾を吹く

atsumono ni korite namasu o fuku

Once bitten, twice shy

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Meaning

Being overly cautious in a new situation due to a negative past experience.

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Cultural Background

This proverb is a staple of Japanese education, often taught in middle school to encourage students to overcome fear.

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Memorize the image

Don't memorize the words, memorize the image of the person blowing on the cold salad.

Meaning

Being overly cautious in a new situation due to a negative past experience.

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Memorize the image

Don't memorize the words, memorize the image of the person blowing on the cold salad.

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing word.

羹に懲りて____を吹く

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 膾

The proverb specifically mentions 'namasu' (fish salad).

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank B1

羹に懲りて____を吹く

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 膾

The proverb specifically mentions 'namasu' (fish salad).

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is common in literature and formal speech, but less so in daily slang.

Related Phrases

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石橋を叩いて渡る

similar

Being overly cautious.

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