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Saru mo ki kara ochiru
Kanji: 猿 も 木 から 落ちる
A Japanese proverb, literally 'even monkeys fall from trees'.
Used largely in admonition, the implied meaning of this proverb is that anyone can make a mistake. Often used to keep the arrogant or overconfident in check.
A Japanese proverb, literally 'even monkeys fall from trees'.
Used largely in admonition, the implied meaning of this proverb is that anyone can make a mistake. Often used to keep the arrogant or overconfident in check.
Worker: Watashi wa gouman desu!
Boss: Saru mo ki kara ochiru.
Worker: I am arrogant!
Boss: Pride comes before a fall.
Boss: Saru mo ki kara ochiru.
Worker: I am arrogant!
Boss: Pride comes before a fall.
Saru mo ki kara ochiru by Jasmine S. April 17, 2006
Saru mo ki kara ochiru
Saru mo ki kara ochiru by mattyatty July 18, 2005
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