口は災いの元
くちはわざわいのもと
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くちはわざわいのもと
諺
諺 (kotowaza) — proverb. A traditional saying that conveys wisdom, moral lessons, or cultural truths, typically passed down through generations and used in everyday speech to make a point.
Tier 0 · most common
Literal
the mouth is the source of disaster
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Figurative
words can lead to disaster
Meanings
- words can lead to disaster
- the tongue is the root of calamities
- the more you open your mouth the more likely you are to put your foot in it