falling down seven times, getting up eight; not giving up despite repeated failures; perseverance.
起業して何度も失敗したが、七転び八起きの精神で続けた。
He failed many times after starting a business, but continued with a 'fall seven times, get up eight' spirit.
スポーツ選手は七転び八起きの経験から強くなる。
Athletes become stronger through experiences of falling and getting back up.
失敗してもまた挑戦する――それが七転び八起きということだ。
Even if you fail, try again—that is what 'fall seven times, get up eight' means.
the vicissitudes or ups and downs of life; the repeated rises and falls one experiences.
長い人生は七転び八起きで、順風満帆ばかりではない。
A long life has its ups and downs; it is not always smooth sailing.