Tag Archives: action

We’re gonna have to go right to…

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Confanity

Ludicrous speed! 迅速果断 jin.soku.ka.dan Literally: fast – fast – fruit – sever / decide Alternately: Quick and decisive action. Bold moves made without hesitation. Notes: For synonymous phrases the order of the elements may be reversed as 果断迅速, or 断 … Continue reading →

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If you eggplant, it will call

Posted on January 6, 2019 by Confanity

ナスなら鳴る 為せば成る (Naseba naru; “If you do it, it will happen.”) Definition: A person can do anything if they really put their mind to it. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. The only way to get a thing done … Continue reading →

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There is no say. There is only do.

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Confanity

不言実行 fu.gen.ji-.kkou Literally: [negative] – say – reality/truth – act/conduct/journey/go Alternately: Don’t talk; do. Action over words. Quiet, determined action.

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