Translated by: Nonaka Netaro
What are friends? What is family? What is a human being? What is learning? What is life?
And what is the essence of the traits that Japanese people are proud of around the world: honesty, integrity, diligence, and politeness?
People and organizations that are well versed in the Analects are strong and resilient.
This is because they have a straightforward understanding of human nature.
The world of the Analects, the "great classic of the East," offers new insights every time you read it.
I don't just skim through it, I want to grasp the essence of each section.
This book includes a modern translation of the entire text, written in Japanese, and the original text, as well as an easy-to-remember [one-sentence super translation].
You will be able to grasp at a glance what the theme and main idea are, and it will be engraved in your mind like a proverb, dramatically improving your understanding of the Analects.
In addition, a new edition of the complete modern version of the Analects has been released, featuring extensive annotations, including important names and words unfamiliar to Japanese people.
[An example of a super-translation of one sentence]
"There are few genuine people who are good at talking and who fake smiles."
"Be honest with others, and if you have the time, improve your education."
"The person in charge should be dignified and dignified"
"Learn from your father and don't change your ways for three years after his death."
"Even among close friends, courtesy is important. Always strive for harmony between courtesy and harmony."
"Make promises based on reason, and be polite when interacting with others."
"The greatest filial piety is to have healthy children"
"Only when you can learn from the past and apply it to the future can you become a teacher."
"Don't be a specialist idiot."
"If you study hard, jobs and wages will come to you"
"If you learn the history of the past, you can read the future."
"Rituals must have meaning to begin with, and even if they seem pointless, we shouldn't dismiss them lightly."
*This book is a new edition of "The Complete Analects: Full Text Comparison Edition" (published in December 2016).
What are friends? What is family? What is a human being? What is learning? What is life?
And what is the essence of the traits that Japanese people are proud of around the world: honesty, integrity, diligence, and politeness?
People and organizations that are well versed in the Analects are strong and resilient.
This is because they have a straightforward understanding of human nature.
The world of the Analects, the "great classic of the East," offers new insights every time you read it.
I don't just skim through it, I want to grasp the essence of each section.
This book includes a modern translation of the entire text, written in Japanese, and the original text, as well as an easy-to-remember [one-sentence super translation].
You will be able to grasp at a glance what the theme and main idea are, and it will be engraved in your mind like a proverb, dramatically improving your understanding of the Analects.
In addition, a new edition of the complete modern version of the Analects has been released, featuring extensive annotations, including important names and words unfamiliar to Japanese people.
[An example of a super-translation of one sentence]
"There are few genuine people who are good at talking and who fake smiles."
"Be honest with others, and if you have the time, improve your education."
"The person in charge should be dignified and dignified"
"Learn from your father and don't change your ways for three years after his death."
"Even among close friends, courtesy is important. Always strive for harmony between courtesy and harmony."
"Make promises based on reason, and be polite when interacting with others."
"The greatest filial piety is to have healthy children"
"Only when you can learn from the past and apply it to the future can you become a teacher."
"Don't be a specialist idiot."
"If you study hard, jobs and wages will come to you"
"If you learn the history of the past, you can read the future."
"Rituals must have meaning to begin with, and even if they seem pointless, we shouldn't dismiss them lightly."
*This book is a new edition of "The Complete Analects: Full Text Comparison Edition" (published in December 2016).
Released 25/12/04
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