華を去り実に就く

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Japanese

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Etymology

Literally, taking the fruit and leaving the flower.

Verb

華を去り実に就く • (ka o sari jitsu ni tsuku) godan (stem 華を去り実に就き (ka o sari jitsu ni tsuki), past 華を去り実に就いた (ka o sari jitsu ni tsuita))

  1. (idiomatic) Avoiding vanity or a showy appearance in oneself or in objects, such as by wearing plain clothes rather than gaudy clothes or driving a practical car rather than a sports car. Simplicity over vanity.
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