JLPT N2Proverbs
縁の下の力持ち
- Meaning
- 見えないところで他人のために尽くす人
- Explanation
- "縁の下の力持ち" refers to a person who works hard out of sight to support others or the group. It is the opposite of "a person who shines in a prominent place," and is used to praise steady, behind-the-scenes contributions.
Original Japanese explanation
「縁の下の力持ち」は、人目につかないところで他人や集団のために努力し、支える人のことです。「目立つ場所で活躍する人」とは反対で、表に出ない地道な貢献をたたえるときに使います。
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