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[しん(箴)·げん(言)]
shingen
noun

English Meaning(s) for 箴言

noun
  1. proverb; maxim; aphorism
  2. Proverbs (book of the Bible)
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Definition and Synonyms for 箴言

Proverbs an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon)
Synonyms: 箴言
Maxim a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
Synonyms: ことわざ, マキシム, 名言, 格言, 箴, 箴言, 諺語, 金言, 金言名句
Saw a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
Synonyms: ことわざ, 俗諺, 俚諺, 名言, 成句, 格言, 箴, 箴言, 諺語, 金言

Meanings for each kanji in 箴言

» warning; counsel; presept; needle
» say

Categories 箴言 is a member of

Locution a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
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