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Japanese Proverbs to Urge Action
Japanese proverbs for urging action help turn hesitation into a step, a decision, or the courage to begin. This selection fits moments when readers want to move someone forward without merely giving an order.
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人生わずか五十年
jinsei wazuka gojunenHuman life is short.
勝って兜の緒を締めよ
katte kabuto no o o shimeyoStay vigilant even after a victory or success.
清水の舞台から飛び降りる
kiyomizu no butai kara tobioriruTo make a bold decision or take a leap of faith with desperate resolve.
虎穴に入らずんば虎子を得ず
koketsu ni irazunba koji o ezuYou cannot achieve great success without taking significant risks.
転ばぬ先の杖
korobanu saki no tsuePreparing in advance ensures that you can avoid failure when trouble strikes.
歳月人を待たず
saigetsu hito o matazuTime passes regardless of human circumstances, so one should value every moment and not procrastinate.
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.
時は金なり
toki wa kane nariTime is precious and should not be wasted because it is as valuable as money.
善は急げ
zen wa isogeHurry to do good deeds without hesitation.