The Metro Classic Japanese Podcast

Japanese proverb: "Waterfall climbs of feeble Koi"

Kyota Ko Episode 34

The Japanese language, like any other language, has a rich inventory of witty and useful proverbs.

In this short episode, show host Kyota Ko explains the meaning and cultural background behind the proverb 及ばぬ鯉の滝登り "Waterfall climbs of feeble Koi".

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