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ことわざ (Kotowaza; Japanese Proverb)
Hana yori dango
Dumplings over flowers
* A choice of practicality over aesthetics
* Substance over beauty.
Grammar: AよりB ＝ B over A
ことわざ (Kotowaza; Japanese Proverb)
Dango, sweet rice dumplings, are very popular in Japan. People typically enjoy them with green tea. In spring, there are cherry blossoms and other beautiful flowers everywhere. Would you prefer to stay at home and eat sweet dumplings or to go out and enjoy viewing flowers? You may like neither, but I do both. It is a hard choice to make.
Here is today's Kotowaza:
花より団子
はなよりだんごHana yori dango
Dumplings over flowers
* A choice of practicality over aesthetics
* Substance over beauty.
Grammar: AよりB ＝ B over A
