Japanese meaning of 塵も積もれば山となる
Reading:
ちりもつもればやまとなる (Chiri mo tsumoreba yama to naru)
English Translation:
Many a little makes a mickle / Little by little, a little becomes a lot
Scene & Cultural Context
Cultural Context:
Japanese culture values perseverance and gradual progress. This saying illustrates the power of steady accumulation.
日本文化ではコツコツと積み重ねることが重要とされ、このことわざはその価値観を象徴しています。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
Uses the conditional form "～ば" to show cause and effect — "If dust piles up, it becomes a mountain."
Trap for English Speakers
“Dust” might sound like something negative, but in this context it symbolizes small positive efforts, not literal dirt.