Sep 12, 2005

Kotowaza of the day: Should be seen and not heard?

Japanese:
黙り虫壁を通す

Romanized:
Damari-mushi kabe-wo toosu

Meaning of Japanese:
Quiet bugs (worms) bore holes through the wall

English equivalent:
Still waters run deep
Beware of a silent dog and still water (and a still enemy)
Never trust a tailor that does not sing at his work (, his mind is of nothing but filching)

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