光(ひかり)は東(ひがし)から

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   expression

   the light comes from the East; the light rises from the East; ex oriente lux

   proverb

   Note: from the Roman saying, in reference to Constantinople

   古(こ)代(だい)から文(ぶん)明(めい)は東(ひがし)から発(はっ)展(てん)してきたと言(い)われ、「光(ひかり)は東(ひがし)から」という言(こと)葉(ば)が残(のこ)されています。

   • It is said that since ancient times, civilization has developed from the east, leaving behind the saying, "light comes from the east".

   Words:古(こ)代(だい)文(ぶん)明(めい)東(ひがし)発(はっ)展(てん)と言(い)われる光(ひかり)は東(ひがし)からという言(こと)葉(ば)

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