Gold coins to a cat. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Giving a gift to someone who can’t appreciate it; A useless gesture; “Pearls before swine.” According to superstition, cats love round, shiny objects like coins even though they’re ignorant of their true use, so this proverb also carries the connotation [...]
Luck exists in the leftovers. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… There is luck in the last helping. A mother might say this to console a young child who is left with the sweets that were not grabbed by faster, elder siblings. (This is a Japanese proverb, saying, or idiom)
Giving birth to a baby is easier than worrying about it. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Fear is greater than the danger. / An attempt is sometimes easier than expected. (This is a Japanese proverb, saying, or idiom)
Wake from death and return to life — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… To come out of a desperate situation and make a complete return in one sudden burst. (This is a Japanese proverb, saying, or idiom)
dumplings over flowers — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… The person to whom it is directed prefers practical gain to aesthetics. (This is a Japanese proverb, saying, or idiom)
