華を去り実に就く
Japanese
| Kanji in this term | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 華 | 去 | 実 | 就 |
| Grade: S | Grade: 3 | Grade: 3 | Grade: 6 |
Etymology
Literally, taking the fruit and leaving the flower.
Verb
華を去り実に就く (godan conjugation, hiragana かをさりじつにつく, rōmaji ka o sari jitsu ni tsuku)
- (idiomatic) Avoiding vanity or a showy appearance in oneself or in objects, such as by wearing plain clothes rather than gaudy clothes or driving a practical car rather than a sports car. Simplicity over vanity.
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