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Proverb
Neutral
Meaning
Careless words can lead to trouble or misfortune.
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Cultural Background
Reflects the value of 'enryo' (restraint). Similar to 'Loose lips sink ships' in wartime.
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Use it as a self-reflection
It sounds most natural when you use it to describe your own mistake.
Meaning
Careless words can lead to trouble or misfortune.
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Use it as a self-reflection
It sounds most natural when you use it to describe your own mistake.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word.
口は＿＿＿の元。
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 災い
The proverb is 'kuchi wa wazawai no moto'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Fill in the missing word.
Fill Blank
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口は＿＿＿の元。
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 災い
The proverb is 'kuchi wa wazawai no moto'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but it can sound harsh. Use it carefully.
Related Phrases
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言わぬが花
similarSilence is better.
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沈黙は金
similarSilence is gold.
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