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Donkees

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37. That's what it means in the original version, ''standing up'' not ''getting up''

Reply to LuckyCharms (Reply #22)

Fri Feb 20, 2026, 04:07 AM

Feb 20

Standing up to, or standing up for someone or something. On the eight attempt you remain standing.

“Nana korobi, ya oki” which means “Fall down seven times, stand up eight.”

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What am I missing here concerning this increasingly popular statement? [View all] LuckyCharms Feb 19 OP

you were standing first ShepKat Feb 19 #1

I still don't get it. LuckyCharms Feb 19 #2

"Get up 8 times" is the physical act of getting up off the ground. LuckyCharms Feb 19 #3

You have to be up to get knocked down. dem4decades Feb 19 #7

Right, you do indeed have to "be" up to start... LuckyCharms Feb 19 #13

if you got knocked down, you were standing to begin with ShepKat Feb 19 #15

Then you only need 5 stakes for the next section fargone Feb 19 #32

'Nana korobi, ya oki' Donkees Feb 19 #4

I understand the implied encouragement of the saying... LuckyCharms Feb 19 #6

It symbolizes resilience, you become that symbol, and you stand on behalf of others who cannot... Donkees Feb 19 #12

Maybe they were napping before the fight started? Scrivener7 Feb 19 #5

Try this ... MiHale Feb 19 #8

So it's an intentionally incorrect statement in order to imply encouragement? LuckyCharms Feb 19 #9

Makes ya think donut... MiHale Feb 19 #10

I have my own saying: LuckyCharms Feb 19 #11

Mine is... MiHale Feb 19 #14

If I get knocked down 7 times... LuckyCharms Feb 19 #16

In the culture that the statement originated, the number 8 has special meaning Donkees Feb 19 #17

Then why isn't the saying: LuckyCharms Feb 19 #18

Accountant response wouldn't symbolize standing up on behalf of others who cannot, just being focused on yourself Donkees Feb 19 #21

I understand what it symbolizes. LuckyCharms Feb 19 #22

The proverb is rooted in Bodhidharma, considered the founder of Shaolin Kung Fu Donkees Feb 19 #31

That's what it means in the original version, ''standing up'' not ''getting up'' Donkees Feb 20 #37

My saying is some_of_us_are_sane Feb 19 #19

If you get knocked down 7 times... LuckyCharms Feb 19 #20

Yes, there are those times when you'd best be aware of certain limitations....you will fight another day! CTyankee Feb 19 #23

Mine: "Who the hell are you hanging with who is beating you up like that? Get better friends!" Scrivener7 Feb 19 #27

You're Right, Lucky ProfessorGAC Feb 19 #24

Maybe the equation takes as a given that you were born down (+1)... Harker Feb 19 #25

Yep, dumb saying for jocks to motivate jocks. Iggo Feb 19 #26

Ya gotta get up to get down unweird Feb 19 #28

"If you get knocked down 7 times, get up 8 times" LuckyCharms Feb 19 #29

Only if you don't count getting up in the first place unweird Feb 19 #30

It's not intended to be a math problem. fargone Feb 19 #33

#8 is getting out of bed the next day to go to a chiropractor. LudwigPastorius Feb 19 #34

Hope I'm not adding you your woes with darkstar Feb 19 #35

Maybe it's like the title to a famous Beatles song LogDog75 Feb 19 #36