Japanese meaning of 待てば海路の日和あり
Reading:
まてばかいろのひよりあり (Mateba kairo no hiyori ari)
English Translation:
All things come to those who wait / Good things come to those who wait
Scene & Cultural Context
Cultural Context:
Highlights the value placed on patience and trust in eventual outcomes in Japanese culture.
日本の文化では、忍耐と待つことの価値が強調されます。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
Uses the conditional form "～ば" indicating a hopeful outcome from patience.
Trap for English Speakers
Literal meaning might confuse learners; it's a metaphor for waiting for opportunities.