ichiyō ochite tenkano akio shiru
1. a straw will show which way the wind blows; a falling leaf shows that autumn has come
Expression
1. a straw will show which way the wind blows; a falling leaf shows that autumn has come
1. rather; sooner
2. on the contrary; if anything
1. to drop; to lose
2. to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair)
+ 8 additional meanings1. (period of) one year
1. one-by-one; separately
1. importance; gravity
1. first step
1. have a good day; take care