Tanoshii Japanese

餅は餅屋。

Every man to his trade.

彼女はアイススケートをしていてしりもちをついた。

While skating at the ice rink she fell on her rear.

彼は餅をすっかり食べたわけではない。

He didn't eat all of the rice cakes.

君の夢一杯のビジネスプラン、絵に描いた餅にならんことを切に望むよ。

This business plan of yours seems almost too optimistic. All I can say is I hope it's more than just wishful thinking.

絵に書いた餅は食べられない。

Never confuse art with life.

日本ではお正月にお餅を食べる習慣があります。

There is a custom of eating rice cakes for New Year's in Japan.

やきもち焼きの女性は大嫌いだ。

I hate jealous women.

いいえ、お団子はお餅ではありません。

No, a dango is not a mochi.

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