A1 Proverb 中性 1分钟阅读

弘法も筆の誤り

koubou mo fude no ayamari

Even Kobo errs with his brush

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A classic Japanese proverb reminding us that even the greatest experts can make simple mistakes.

  • Means: Even a master calligrapher can make a mistake with his brush.
  • Used in: Comforting someone who failed or admitting your own minor error.
  • Don't confuse: It is not an excuse for laziness, but for human fallibility.
Master + Brush + Mistake = Human Nature

适合你水平的解释：

This proverb means even smart or skilled people make mistakes. We use it to be kind to someone who failed.
It is a Japanese saying about human error. Even a master calligrapher like Kobo makes mistakes. It helps us feel better when we fail at something we are usually good at.
This proverb is used to normalize mistakes. By referencing a historical master, it suggests that errors are not a sign of failure, but a natural part of being human, even for experts.
This expression serves as a cultural mechanism to mitigate the pressure of perfectionism. It acknowledges that expertise does not grant immunity from fallibility, fostering a more forgiving environment in professional or academic settings.
The proverb functions as a linguistic tool for social face-saving. By invoking the archetype of Kobo Daishi, the speaker frames an error as an anomaly within a pattern of mastery, thereby preserving the reputation of the individual while acknowledging the reality of the slip.
This idiom exemplifies the Japanese cultural tendency to use historical allusions to provide cognitive reframing. It effectively deconstructs the binary of 'success' and 'failure' by situating human error within the life of a master, thus providing a sophisticated rhetorical device for empathy and social cohesion.

意思

Even a master can make a mistake.

🌍

文化背景

Calligraphy is highly respected in Japan, which is why this proverb carries weight.

🎯

Use it to be kind

It's a great way to show empathy at work.

🎯

Use it to be kind

It's a great way to show empathy at work.

自我测试

Which is the correct form?

弘法も筆の____。

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： 誤り

The proverb is a fixed phrase ending in '誤り'.

🎉 得分： /1

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弘法も筆の____。

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： 誤り

The proverb is a fixed phrase ending in '誤り'.

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常见问题

1 个问题

Use it carefully. It's better to use it about yourself first.

相关表达

🔄

猿も木から落ちる

synonym

Even monkeys fall from trees.

在哪里用

💼

Workplace Error

Colleague: I'm so sorry, I sent the wrong file.

You: Don't worry! 弘法も筆の誤りだよ。

neutral
✍️

Self-Correction

You: Oh no, I spelled my own name wrong!

Friend: Haha, 弘法も筆の誤りだね。

informal

记住它

记忆技巧

Imagine a monk (Kobo) writing with a giant brush, suddenly sneezing and making a huge ink blot!

视觉联想

A master calligrapher looking at his paper with a surprised face because he accidentally drew a line in the wrong place.

Story

Kobo Daishi was writing a scroll. He was the best, but he made one tiny dot in the wrong place. He laughed and said, 'Even I make mistakes.' Now, we use this to be kind to ourselves.

In Other Languages

English: 'Even Homer nods.' Latin: 'Aliquando bonus dormitat Homerus.'

Word Web

失敗ミス達人完璧人間練習

挑战

Next time you make a typo, say this phrase out loud to yourself.

Review in 1 day, 3 days, 1 week, and 1 month.

发音

Stress Flat pitch accent.

Long vowels on both syllables.

正式程度

正式
弘法も筆の誤りと申します。

弘法も筆の誤りと申します。 (General)

中性
弘法も筆の誤りですね。

弘法も筆の誤りですね。 (General)

非正式
弘法も筆の誤りだよ。

弘法も筆の誤りだよ。 (General)

俚语
弘法も筆の誤りってね！

弘法も筆の誤りってね！ (General)

Derived from the life of Kukai (Kobo Daishi).

Heian Period:

趣味小知识

Kukai is also credited with inventing the Japanese kana script.

文化笔记

Calligraphy is highly respected in Japan, which is why this proverb carries weight.

“Even in modern times, calligraphy is a sign of discipline.”

对话开场白

“

Have you ever made a mistake in something you are good at?

常见错误

✗

弘法も筆を誤る

✓

弘法も筆の誤り

wrong conjugation
The proverb is a noun phrase, not a verb phrase. You should use the noun form '誤り'.

L1 Interference

0

In Other Languages

Spanish Very Similar

Hasta el mejor escribano echa un borrón.

The Spanish version specifically mentions a 'scribe'.

French moderate

Il arrive à tout le monde de se tromper.

Lacks the 'master' archetype.

German Very Similar

Auch der beste Reiter verliert mal den Zügel.

Uses a rider instead of a calligrapher.

Arabic Very Similar

لكل جواد كبوة

Focuses on animals rather than human experts.

Japanese Very Similar

猿も木から落ちる

Focuses on natural ability rather than learned mastery.

Spotted in the Real World

📺

(2013)

“弘法も筆の誤りだ。”

Used during a tense business meeting.

容易混淆

弘法も筆の誤り 对比 猿も木から落ちる

Both mean experts fail.

Use Kobo for intellectual/skill tasks, Monkey for physical tasks.

常见问题 (1)

Use it carefully. It's better to use it about yourself first.

usage contexts

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