expression, godan verb (-ru)
the pen is mightier than the sword
Proverb meaning that intellectual power and writing ultimately triumph over military force. Often used to emphasize the importance of culture, diplomacy, or persuasion over violence.
See also: ペンは剣よりも強し
歴史が示すように、文は武に勝る。
As history shows, the pen is mightier than the sword.
A more direct translation of the English proverb, using ペン and 剣. 文は武に勝る uses native Japanese terms and a classical structure, sounding more literary and traditional.
A Japanese rendering of the Western proverb 'the pen is mightier than the sword,' using classical Japanese phrasing. The exact origin in Japanese is uncertain, but it reflects a common cultural value.