“Useless book learning” in Japanese
Short answer
Useless book learning in Japanese is “畳水練” (tatamisuiren). Full meaning: useless book learning, knowing the theory but not being able to put it into practice.
Other ways to say “Useless book learning” in Japanese
畑水練
hatakesuiren useless book learning, knowing the theory but being able to put it into practice
畳の上の水練
tataminouenosuiren useless book learning, knowing the theory but being unable to put it into practice
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