A1 Proverb Neutral

蒔かぬ種は生えぬ

makanu tane wa haenu

No pains, no gains

Meaning

You cannot expect results without effort.

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Cultural Background

Reflects the importance of diligence in a society that historically relied on rice farming. Similar to the biblical 'you reap what you sow', emphasizing moral consequences.

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Use it for motivation

Use it to encourage yourself or others to start working.

Meaning

You cannot expect results without effort.

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Use it for motivation

Use it to encourage yourself or others to start working.

Test Yourself

Select the correct proverb.

Which phrase means 'You cannot expect results without effort'?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 蒔かぬ種は生えぬ

The other options mean 'pearls before swine', 'even monkeys fall from trees', and 'haste makes waste'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Select the correct proverb. Choose A1

Which phrase means 'You cannot expect results without effort'?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 蒔かぬ種は生えぬ

The other options mean 'pearls before swine', 'even monkeys fall from trees', and 'haste makes waste'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It can be if used to mock someone's failure.

Related Phrases

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努力は裏切らない

similar

Effort will not betray you.

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