Tag Archives: 泣く子

Still buff from all that weeping

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Confanity

The Romantic ideal? 泣く子は育つ (Naku ko wa sodatsu; “The child who cries, grows”) Definition: A baby that cries loud and often is a healthy one that will grow well. A strong cry is evidence of good health. Presumably this is … Continue reading →

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What about when the roles are combined?

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Confanity

泣く子と地頭には勝てぬ (Naku ko to jitou ni wa katenu; “You can’t win against a crying child or the lord of a manor”) Definition: You can’t win (an argument) against someone who doesn’t listen to reason, such as a crying child or … Continue reading →

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