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Japanese Proverbs to Discuss Money or Work
Japanese proverbs for discussing money and work help name livelihood, the value of effort, profit and loss, and practical decisions without making the topic feel cold. This selection fits conversations about jobs, living costs, or the return on hard work.
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勝ち馬に乗る
kachiuma ni noruTo align oneself with the winning or advantageous side to gain a benefit.
猫の手も借りたい
neko no te mo karitaiTo be so extremely busy that one would welcome help from anyone, even a cat.
損して得取れ
son shite toku toreAccept a small loss now in order to achieve a much larger gain in the future.
棚からぼた餅
tana kara bota mochiReceiving unexpected good fortune or profit without making any effort.
安物買いの銭失い
yasumono gai no zeni ushinaiBuying cheap items leads to extra expenses because they break easily or are of poor quality.