Jukichi Oyama is a master fisherman and the owner of the fishing rig called the Taihei-maru, or “calm circle.” Jukichi is an older man whose quiet disposition, sunburnt skin, and profound dedication to the sea speak to a life of hard work and focus. He mentors Shinji and his fellow apprentice fisherman Ryuji, often giving the young men advice about much more than life on the sea. Through Jukichi, Shinji comes to understand more about the values of patience and devotion. Jukichi’s love of the sea and his willingness to learn from and work with the powerful, unpredictable forces of nature greatly influences the ways in which Shinji learns to move through the realms of life, love, and work.
Jukichi Oyama Quotes in The Sound of Waves
The The Sound of Waves quotes below are all either spoken by Jukichi Oyama or refer to Jukichi Oyama. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
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Chapter 11
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“I know exactly what you two are thinking. You’re planning to give Yasuo a beating. But you listen to me—that won't do a bit of good. A fool’s a fool, so just leave him alone. Guess it’s hard for Shinji, but patience is the main thing. That’s what it takes to catch a fish.”
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Jukichi Oyama Quotes in The Sound of Waves
The The Sound of Waves quotes below are all either spoken by Jukichi Oyama or refer to Jukichi Oyama. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
).
Chapter 11
Quotes
“I know exactly what you two are thinking. You’re planning to give Yasuo a beating. But you listen to me—that won't do a bit of good. A fool’s a fool, so just leave him alone. Guess it’s hard for Shinji, but patience is the main thing. That’s what it takes to catch a fish.”
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