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Japanese · Expressions

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01 · 猿も木から落ちる

部長が会議の時間を間違えたらしいよ。

Apparently the department head got the meeting time wrong.

へえ、あの部長が?猿も木から落ちるってことだね。

Really, even him? I guess even monkeys fall from trees.

Saylumo original · usage evidence: 猿も木から落ちる · Original Saylumo content. Traditional expressions are common heritage; origins are given with stated uncertainty. · Source & license

01

Get an ear for it.

Hear a short exchange. Replay it slowly whenever you need.

02

Make it your turn.

Say the line aloud. Recording is optional and stays with you.

03

Take it into your day.

Try a new phrase the next time the moment comes around.