Japanese meaning of 千里の道も一歩から

Reading:
せんりのみちもいっぽから (Senri no michi mo ippo kara)

English Translation:

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

Scene & Cultural Context

Cultural Context:


Japanese culture respects incremental progress and small beginnings.

Grammar & Learning Points

Grammar Point

Uses particles "も" and "から" to show that something large starts small.

Trap for English Speakers

The exact distance "thousand miles" is metaphorical, not literal.