Inspirational phrases and expressions in Japanese

Note: All kanji (Japanese characters) are linked individually to an online dictionary www.jisho.org
Hiragana syllabograms are linked individually to my articles that explain the origins of each hiragana syllabogram.

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adversity strengthens the foundations /  雨降って地固まる / あめふってじかたまる / ame futte ｊi katamaru

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everyday is a good day / 日々是好日 / にちにちこれこうじつ / nichinichi kore kōjitsu

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life is joy / 人生一楽 / じんせいいちらく / jinsei ichiraku (buy artwork)

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