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.
日本人は段階的な進歩や小さな始まりを重視します。
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.