[Japanese Idioms by Flashcards]
花より団子
This is a complete up-to-date compilation of all the adaptions of the well-known, highly acclaimed manga Hana Yori Dango. Which begins from the first ever released live action to the latest version with order of the previous adaptations in-between. In 1996 Hana yori Dango received the Shogakukan Manga Award for shōjo. This is the best selling shoujo manga in history. Boys over Flowers officially ended with volume 36, but Yoko Kamio, just couldn't stay away from her beloved characters! Boys Over Flowers: Jewelry Box (Boys Over Flowers: Hana Yori Dango Some call it Volume 37) contains two.
“Sweets are preferred to flowers.”
(The practical is preferred over the aesthetic.)
Every spring on the day of “flower viewing,” Japanese traditionally travel to the countryside or visit parks to appreciate the beauty of nature. Yet human nature being what it is, people seem to show considerably more interest in the food than in the flowers.
Sample text:
(Style: spoken/casual/A=female, B=male)
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A: Iya da wa. Aki-chan tara sekkaku ohanami ni kita noni,tabete bakari ite.
B: Akio, omae wa yappari hana yori dango no taipu da na.
A：いやだわ、あきちゃんたらせっかくお
B：
A: Oh boy, Aki-chan is only interested in food, while we came to appreciate the cherry blossom trees in full bloom.
B: Akio, you’re the type who prefers the practical over the aesthetic, aren’t you?
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