Japanese Proverbs to Explain Consequences

Good deeds bring good results, and bad deeds bring bad results.

Examples of failure that serve as warnings are not found only in ancient history but are close at hand.

Someone else takes the credit or reward for your hard work.

No one can predict what will happen in the immediate future.

To reap the consequences of one's own actions.

Regretting something after it is already done is useless because it cannot be undone.

Careless words can lead to great misfortune for the speaker.

To suffer the negative consequences of one's own past actions.

Kindness shown to others is not just for their benefit, but will eventually return to you.

Things that have occurred twice are likely to happen a third time.

Counting on something or making plans based on rewards that have not yet been obtained.

No matter how much advice or opinion you give, the listener ignores it and it has no effect.

Sometimes a lie is a necessary means to achieve a good result or avoid harm.

Lying is the first step toward committing more serious crimes like theft.

Physical illness is influenced by one's state of mind, potentially improving or worsening based on one's attitude.