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This proverb highlights the essential elements that enhance the beauty or value of something. Just as a well-styled hair-bun (koppu) completes a woman's appearance, appreciation and recognition (meppu) are the ultimate rewards and finishing touches for a poet's work.

This sarcastic expression is used to mock someone who possesses a long list of flaws or bad qualities by ironically comparing them to a deity or something significant. It implies that a single minor deficiency (like missing an eye) is the only thing standing between a completely useless or wicked person and greatness. It is often used to describe a person with many vices.

This proverb emphasizes respect and moral conduct towards women. It suggests that every woman should be treated with the same respect one gives to their own mother, highlighting that a woman who is a wife to someone is essentially a mother figure to others in society.

This expression highlights that during difficult or unfavorable times, it is extremely hard to get help or secure a loan, even if one is willing to pay it back. It is used to describe a period of misfortune where even basic resources or support systems fail.

This proverb describes people who contribute nothing or have no real skin in the game, yet act overly demanding or authoritative. It is used to critique those who want the best results or services without paying or putting in any effort, often compensating for their lack of contribution with empty arrogance or bossiness.

This expression describes things that are in a raw, incomplete, or unusable state. It is used to refer to items or situations that have not yet undergone the necessary process to be functional or beneficial, much like how rice must be boiled to be eaten and cotton must be spun to become clothing.

This proverb is used to describe a person who fails to fulfill their basic responsibilities or provide essential support, yet makes grand displays of authority, aggression, or unnecessary effort in other areas. It highlights the irony of someone being useless where it matters most while acting overbearingly elsewhere.

This proverb suggests that certain things in life cannot be forced or coerced. Just as a woman's affection must be genuine and voluntary to be meaningful, a poem must flow naturally from the heart of a poet rather than being manufactured or forced. It is used to emphasize that beauty, art, and love are only authentic when they occur spontaneously and willingly.

This proverb describes a period of misfortune where even the simplest or most reliable tasks fail to yield results. It is used to express that when luck is against someone, even their best efforts and usually dependable resources will let them down.

This proverb is used to describe a person who does very little actual work but makes a huge fuss, creates unnecessary commotion, or tries too hard to appear busy. It characterizes someone who lacks efficiency but excels in pretending to be overwhelmed or ambitious.