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Saru mo ki kara ochiru

Kanji: 猿 も 木 から 落ちる

A Japanese proverb, literally 'even monkeys fall from trees'.

Used largely in admonition, the implied meaning of this proverb is that anyone can make a mistake. Often used to keep the arrogant or overconfident in check.

Worker: Watashi wa gouman desu!
Boss: Saru mo ki kara ochiru.

Worker: I am arrogant!
Boss: Pride comes before a fall.

by Jasmine S. March 15, 2006

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Saru mo ki kara ochiru

Japanese literaly meaning: Even monkeys fall from trees. it is a well known japanese proverb.

person 1: random japanese speach

person 2: Saru mo ki kara ochiru!!!

by mattyatty July 5, 2005

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