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However, this "fall" is not a defeat in the sense of death. By sinking to the bottom, the fish finds calmer waters away from the surface turbulence. There, in the stillness, it can rest, regain strength, and eventually spawn. The "fall" was necessary for survival and the creation of future life.

The core principles of Mesu Ochi are simple yet profound: mesu ochi

In Japanese culture, "mesu ochi" () is an idiomatic expression that literally means "eyes that fall" or "drooping eyes". It's often used to describe a person who appears to be lazy, tired, or uninterested. However, this "fall" is not a defeat in the sense of death