A1 Proverb Neutral

口は禍の元

kuchi wa wazawai no moto

Words can cause trouble

Meaning

Careless speech can lead to misfortune.

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Cultural Background

Reflects the value of 'enryo' (restraint). Emphasizes the moral responsibility of the speaker. Applied heavily to social media etiquette.

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Use it as advice

It's a great way to give advice without being too bossy.

Meaning

Careless speech can lead to misfortune.

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Use it as advice

It's a great way to give advice without being too bossy.

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing word.

口は禍の____。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

The proverb is '口は禍の元'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank A1

口は禍の____。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

The proverb is '口は禍の元'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but be careful. It might sound a bit preachy.

Related Phrases

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沈黙は金

similar

Silence is golden.

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