[For Seniors] Proverb Quiz with Animal Names

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Proverbs that often come up even in everyday casual conversations.

Among them, various kinds of animals make an appearance.

So this time, we’ll present a proverbs quiz featuring animals—perfect for brain training for seniors.

The quiz is a fill-in-the-blank format where the animal names are left blank.

Seniors with a wealth of knowledge might even get a perfect score! You may find proverbs you’ve known since childhood or ones you use frequently.

Let’s give your brain a solid workout through this animal-themed proverbs quiz.

[For Seniors] Proverb Quiz with Animal Names (21–30)

under the willow

It’s a proverb that means even if you succeed by chance, repeating the same method won’t necessarily lead to success again.

If you think about what you might find under a willow tree that would make you feel successful, the discussion can get lively as everyone shares their own ideals.

Since the range of answers seems broad, it’s recommended to focus on the word “willow” and expand your ideas to things like dish names that use the kanji for willow.

The answer to the riddle is likely “dojo under the willow” (yanagi no shita no dojo), and it’s a proverb that might bring to mind Yanagawa-nabe.

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to add insult to injury

It’s a phrase that describes experiencing one misfortune on top of another.

Think of “a crying face” as the bad situation, then consider what, if added to it, would make things even worse.

Many unpleasant things might come to mind, but the hint “insect” narrows it down.

The answer is “bee”: it paints a scene where, while crying, you also get stung by a bee.

It’s similar in meaning to expressions like “adding insult to injury” or “when it rains, it pours.”

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Plum blossoms with 〇〇〇〇

This is a phrase used as a metaphor for things that are well-matched or beautifully harmonious.

Let’s think about what appears in plum-blossom season, or what looks beautiful when placed near plum blossoms.

Clear hints include a bird flying toward the plum tree and a vivid green that stands out against the pink of the plum blossoms.

The answer is “uguisu” (Japanese bush warbler).

It’s also interesting that there are many other expressions for beautiful seasonal scenes or harmony, such as “crane with pine,” “deer with autumn leaves,” and “butterfly with peony.”

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In conclusion

We gave a quiz on animal-related proverbs for seniors to try—how many did you get right? Even proverbs you know well can be tricky when they’re turned into quiz questions, right? But that thinking and grappling is what matters! Have fun and give it a try.