猿も木から落ちる

Reading

Kana: さるもきからおちる

Romaji: sarumokikaraochiru

Definition

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even monkeys fall from trees; anyone can make a mistake; pride comes before a fall; even Homer sometimes nods

Kanji

猿

Readings: エン、 さる

Meaning: monkey

木

Readings: ボク、 モク、 き、 こ-

Meanings: tree, wood

落

Readings: ラク、 お.ちる、 お.ち、 お.とす

Meanings: fall, drop, come down, village, hamlet