A1 Proverb Neutral

早起きは三文の徳

hayaoki wa sanmon no toku

Early bird gets the worm

Meaning

Waking up early brings benefits or good fortune.

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Cultural Background

Reflects the historical importance of the morning in agricultural and merchant life. The proverb is often used in corporate 'morning activity' (朝活) culture.

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Use it to encourage

It's a great way to support a friend's new healthy habit.

Meaning

Waking up early brings benefits or good fortune.

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Use it to encourage

It's a great way to support a friend's new healthy habit.

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing kanji.

早起きは三文の__。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

The proverb uses '徳' to mean benefit/virtue.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the missing kanji. Fill Blank A1

早起きは三文の__。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

The proverb uses '徳' to mean benefit/virtue.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It's a proverb, so it's more about the mindset than literal money.

Related Phrases

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朝活

builds on

Morning activities

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