The three monkeys from the proverb actually have given names - Mizaru, who sees no evil, covers his eyes, Iwazru covers his mouth so he speaks no evil, and Kikazaru, who covers his ears, hears no evil.
The three monkeys from the proverb actually have given names - Mizaru, who sees no evil, covers his eyes, Iwazru covers his mouth so he speaks no evil, and Kikazaru, who covers his ears, hears no evil.