"Onaji Ana No Mujina"
Translation: Badgers from the same hole.
What it really means: Your partner in crime.
Use it: When describing the friend you always get into trouble with.

"Takane No Hana"
Translation: A flower on a high mountain.
What it really means: Something you really desire but can not have.
Use it: Say it when your buddy is eyeing a really hot girl.

"Mushi No Iki"
Translation: Like an insects small breath.
What it really means: Almost dead.
Use it: When you know if you have another drink you'll pass out!

"Ishibashi O Tataite Wataru"
Translation: Test the bridge before you cross it.
What it really means: Proceed with caution.
Use it: When giving your friend advice about the ONNA TARASHI she's dating.

"Baka Wa Shinanakya Naoranai"
Translation: Only death can kill a fool.
What it really means: Once a dumb-*ss, always a dumb-*ss!
Use it: We all know someone who can be described this way.

"Hapo Bijin"
Translation: Beauty in many directions.
What it really means: Someone who tries to make everyone happy.
Use it: The english equivalent of 'two-faced'.

"Nakitsura Ni Hachi"
Translation: The bee stings when your already hurt.
What it really means: Bad things happen when you're already in trouble.
Use it: Kinda like 'When it rains, it pours'.

"Hipari Dako"
Translation: An octopus spread eagle.
What it really means: A very cute/popular person.
Use it: To describe the cute guy behind you on the train.

"Kaze No Tayori"
Translation: A message carried on the wind.
What it really means: A rumor.
Use it: Explaining the source of the story.

"Awaseru Kao Ga Nai"
Translation: Lost face.
What it really means: To be really ashamed.
Use it: When you really screwed up bad.

"Ishin Denshin"
Translation: Reading someone's heart.
What it really means: Total communication without speaking.
Use it: To describe the two lovebirds in the corner.

"Shiroi Me De Miru"
Translation: To look at someone with white eyes.
What it really means: To give someone a mean look.
Use it: When very, very, angry!

"Ushiroyubi O Sasareru Yo"
Translation: Having a finger pointed at your back.
What it really means: An outcast because of something bad you have done.
Use it: Japanese are infamous for not including certain people.

"Junin Toiro"
Translation: Ten people and ten colors.
What it really means: Different people like different things.
Use it: The english equivalent is 'different stokes for different folks'.

"Saji O Nageru"
Translation: To throw away the spoon.
What it really means: To give up.
Use it: Hopefully, not often.

"Karite Kita Neko No Yo"
Translation: Act like a borrowed cat.
What it really means: A shy or timid person.
Use it: To help someone come out of thier shell.

"Haragei"
Translation: Decide with your belly.
What it really means: You have agut feeling about something.
Use it: You'll know when you need it.

"Kooin Ya No Gotoshi"
Translation: Light and dark fly like arrows.
What it really means: Time flies.
Use it: Kinda like 'time flies when you're having fun.

"Abata Mo Ekubo"
Translation: Pimples look like dimples.
What it really means: Love is blind.
Use it: When in love!

"Ame Ga Furo To Yari Ga Furo To"
Translation: Even if rain or spears fall.
What it really means: No matter what.
Use it: When describing how deep your love is.