せいあはもってうみをかたるべからず
Meanings
Expression
Proverb
1. a narrow-minded person cannot understand the ways of the world; (lit.) a frog in the well cannot understand the ocean even if it is explained to it
Composed of
frog in a well; (fig.) someone with a narrow perspective
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
sea; ocean; waters
① 思っていることを言葉にして表す。② 節をつけて物語などを朗読する。③ 子供が片言で物を言う。あぎとう。④ 熱く物事を説明する。
must not; should not; do not