一期一会
Meaning: Treasure each encounter as unique and irreplaceable in life.
Language: Japanese
Literally: One time one meeting
Category: Daily Life
Origin: Tea ceremony philosophy emphasizing appreciation for singular moments together.
More idioms — Daily Life
- beat around the bush — to avoid addressing the main point; to speak indirectly.
- pull your punches — to hold back; to be less forceful than you could be.
- stick your oar in — to interfere in someone else's affairs; to meddle.
- have an axe to grind — to have a personal grievance; hidden motives behind actions.
- run rings around someone — to easily surpass someone; to be far superior in ability.
- get the ball rolling — to start something; to initiate a process.
More Japanese idioms
- 四面楚歌 — Being surrounded by enemies with no hope of escape or support.
- 鯖を読む — To fudge the numbers in your favor, especially your age.
- 油を売る — To slack off or dawdle when you should be working.
- 高嶺の花 — Someone or something beautiful but utterly out of reach.
- 猫舌 — Unable to handle hot food or drinks.
- 猫の額 — A very small space, especially of land.
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