Learn a mystical Japanese phrase!

Some Japanese phrases have roots in a mystical and magical culture.

Can you guess this Japanese idiom?

Let's try a cultural Japanese quiz!

彼は、成功して（　　　）になっている。

His success made him become big-headed.

Choose the correct word to fit into the missing space ( 　　　).

Select the answer from choices 1～ 4 below.

① 天使（てんし）
② 鬼（おに）
③ 天狗（てんぐ）
④ 河童（かっぱ）

答えは・・・The answer is・・・

③　天狗（てんぐ）

◆ Today's expression

天狗（てんぐ）になる　　become big-headed

◆ Example sentence：

金持ちになったからといって天狗にならないでね。
Don’t let being rich go to your head (become big-headed). 

◆ Etymology：

The Tengu is a mythical creature from Japanese folklore. It is often depicted as a humanoid figure with wings and a long, bird-like beak. Tengu are known for their supernatural powers, wisdom, and mischievous nature.