KOTOWAZA: Japanese Proverbs for the Samurai Within - Greatest Warrior Quotes Ever Motivational sayings and translations from Kotowaza, also known as Japanese proverbs. Life Lessons to inspire the Warrior within you. "七転び八起き: Fall down seven times, get up eight times” - Japanese Kotowaza Quotes Japanese Kotowaza Kotowaza is the word for Japanese saying/proverbs, which expresses people’s wisdom that has been told from a long time ago. They are considered as teachings of the life. Music Audiojungle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.