Meaning
Careless speech can lead to misfortune.
Cultural Background
Reflects the value of 'enryo' (restraint). Emphasizes the moral responsibility of the speaker. Applied heavily to social media etiquette.
Use it as advice
It's a great way to give advice without being too bossy.
Meaning
Careless speech can lead to misfortune.
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____。
The proverb is '口は禍の元'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises口は禍の____。
The proverb is '口は禍の元'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but be careful. It might sound a bit preachy.
Related Phrases
沈黙は金
similarSilence is golden.