Karuta of Proverbs
My family and I enjoy playing these karuta.
You can learn old Japanese proverbs from it.
This karuta says, “You hide your head while you show your bottom.”
It means that you can’t hide all crimes if you hide one of them.
This karuta says, “You prefer food over flowers”
It means that you prefer actual benefits to appearances.
This karuta says, “If you like something, your skill in it will improve,” (What one likes, one will do best)
That’s true.
Have a wonderful day!
Godd idea, Cocomino. Enjoy the cards!
Thank you so much. We enjoy the cards a lot.
I should try to play this with children’s cards! ^^ I’ve tried the adult version, but I can’t read all the kanji.
“You hide your head while you show your bottom.” I love this proverb!
Thankas It’s a good practice to learn Kanji
I guess that thereis adult version
This is a good game for children, Cocomino. We can play and teach the children at the same time.
That’s true Thanks! Have a good day
「はなよりだんご」
いいね。
「あたま かくして しりかくさず」（笑）
I like it~
Thanks おもしろいですよね。大人になって改めて見ても。
I love this post. It brings so much memory. I used to play karuta and prized my set. Thank you. Fae.
That’s great Thanks for your comment I also used to play it
What a great game! I love that last quote.
Thanks a lot Last quote is very interesting
Looks interesting and educational.
Yes, thank you
Words of wisdom to live by!
That’s true Thanks
What a great way to learn how to be wise
I think so Thank you.
That’s also fun
Is the game related to the proverbs, or are they there just to make them more interesting?
Of course, the game is related to the proverbs You can enjoy and learn old proverbs
First time I heard of this educational game. One would have to know Japanese to play it.
Thanks I’m glad that you knew something new
I learn about karuta through Chihayafuru anime.
That’s interesting Thanks
What a lovely way to learn proverbs.
Thanks! We learn a lot from them
Another awesome activity you shared to us, and which I always love seeing from your blog.
The last one I like the most. A great message that everyone NEEDS to FIND their true passion in order to be successful, no matter how long it takes them.
Thank you I think so As you say, it’s best to love it for improving something
頭隠して尻隠さず〜
確かに砂漠に頭を埋めるダチョウみたいですね。＾＾
全部ばれましたね。
ダチョウの例えも面白いですねえ。砂漠で見てみたいです。
Lovely set of cards there, they make learning of proverbs so much fun
Yes, thank you
Have a good day.
I like the last karuta best! I only wish I liked dieting, then it would be easy to be thinner :^)
Thanks I hope that your wish will come true
I had not heard of karuta before – it looks very interesting (and fun)! I really like the illustration(s), too!
Thank you It’s fun, indeed This is a traditional culture
When I was in Japan my friend and her family tried to have me play this game with them.
You really have to know Japanese to play!
Good for children to learn Japanese and the traditional culture.
I will have to get one of those next time when I travel to Japan.
Sure I’m sure that you’ll like it
These are so beautiful, I am learning too. I noted them all. Thank you dear Cocomino, have a nice weekend, love, nia
That’s great. Thanks for reading this. Have a wonderful day.
These proverbs are amazing – and all of them are so true!
I used to play karuta every week with the kids at an after-school club in Osaka! Good memories
That’s nice You must know various proverbs in Japan
A great way to practice your Japanese as well Cocomino. I’ve played a few times at Elementary school with the kids and it was a lot of fun
Thanks! That’s good that you also played and enjoyed it.
I enjoy learning Japanese proverbs. What a fun way to learn them.
Thanks much I’m really glad to learn proverbs
They are good lessons for everyone. Thanks for the explanations!
My pleasure That’s a good education to learn Japanese
What a great idea! I will make my own cards at home and add some of my favourite proverbs to teach my son!
Sharon
That’s a great idea Your son will learn proverbs well
I used to play Karuta with my kids when they little too.
That’s good They are both fun and educational