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fall down seven times, get up eight
A proverb encouraging perseverance and resilience. No matter how many times you fail, you should always get back up and try again.
七転び八起きの精神で頑張ろう。
Let's persevere with the spirit of 'fall seven times, get up eight.'
失敗しても諦めない。七転び八起きだ。
Even if I fail, I won't give up. Fall seven times, get up eight.
人生は七転び八起き。何度でもやり直せる。
Life is about getting back up no matter how many times you fall. You can always start over.
PROVERB MEANING:
Literally 'seven falls, eight rises.' The idea is that even if you fall seven times, you rise one more time than you fall, emphasizing resilience and perseverance.
CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE:
This proverb reflects the Japanese cultural value of 頑張り (perseverance, persistence). It encourages people not to be defeated by setbacks.
DARUMA CONNECTION:
The 達磨 (Daruma doll) is a symbol of this proverb. Daruma dolls are weighted at the bottom so they always return to an upright position when tipped over.
RELATED EXPRESSIONS:
- 負けるな: Don't give up
- 諦めるな: Don't give up
- 根性: guts, determination