Japanese Phrases

彼女の一言で全部察した、一を聞いて十を知るタイプだ。

From her one hint, I understood everything—a word to the wise is sufficient.

「一日一善、今日は席を譲ったぞ。」

One good deed a day — I gave up my seat today.

フラれた後にオシャレしても、泥棒を捕らえて縄をなうだよね。

Dressing up after the rejection—it’s locking the stable door after the horse has bolted.

見た目は豪華だが、中身は伴わない。羊頭狗肉だ。

It looked grand, but the content didn’t match — putting up a sheep’s head and selling dog meat.

恋愛下手な親に似たのか、僕も蛙の子は蛙だな。

Maybe I got it from my parents, but in love, like father, like son.

虚心坦懐に意見を聞き、最善の案を選んだ。

With an open and honest mind, he listened to opinions and chose the best plan.

豪放磊落な性格が周囲を明るくした。

His magnanimous and carefree nature brightened those around him.

あいつ、小学時代からの勝負強さが今も健在…三つ子の魂百までだな。

His clutch play from grade school days is still there—what is learned in the cradle is carried to the grave.

「動くこと風の如く、侵略すること火の如し」風林火山の旗が揺れた。

Swift as the wind, fierce as fire — the banner of “Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain” fluttered.

相手のフォーメーションを何度も研究、石橋を叩いて渡る作戦だ。

Studying the opponent’s formation over and over—better safe than sorry.