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七転び八起き

not giving up; keeping at it until one succeeds; falling seven times, getting up eight; the vicissitudes of life

Meaning

  1. nvsvi
    not giving up; keeping at it until one succeeds; falling seven times, getting up eight
  2. n
    the vicissitudes of life; the ups and downs of life

Example sentences

  • Fall seven times. Stand up eight.