A1 Proverb Neutral

光陰矢のごとし

kouin ya no gotoshi

Time flies like an arrow

Practice it

Meaning

Time passes very quickly.

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Cultural Background

Used in speeches to show maturity and reflection. The origin of the phrase, often used in classical poetry.

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Use in speeches

It makes you sound very educated.

Meaning

Time passes very quickly.

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Use in speeches

It makes you sound very educated.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

光陰（　）のごとし。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 矢

The phrase compares time to an arrow (矢).

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

光陰（　）のごとし。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 矢

The phrase compares time to an arrow (矢).

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but it sounds a bit poetic.

Related Phrases

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あっという間

synonym

In the blink of an eye.

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