Japanese Proverbs to Warn Someone

To become desperate and act recklessly because things did not go as planned.

To praise oneself or one's own actions.

The first step into a disastrous, irreversible, or terrifying situation.

Boasting and acting arrogant are foolish behaviors.

To scrutinize trivial details and nitpick over unimportant matters.

Secrets are easily leaked because you never know who might be listening or watching.

Do not act in a way that invites suspicion.

Those who do not prepare the basics in daily life cannot present themselves properly on special occasions.

To be unexpectedly betrayed or harmed by a subordinate or someone you have nurtured and treated with care.

Stay vigilant even after a victory or success.

Time flies as quickly as a flying arrow.

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

Preparing in advance ensures that you can avoid failure when trouble strikes.

Careless words can lead to great misfortune for the speaker.

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

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

Attempting to achieve two different goals at the same time can result in failing to achieve either of them.

Time passes regardless of human circumstances, so one should value every moment and not procrastinate.

When focused on a single goal, one loses sight of the surroundings or larger context.

People are influenced, for better or worse, by the companions they keep and the environment they are in.

Time is precious and should not be wasted because it is as valuable as money.

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

Attempting to imitate someone more capable without considering your own limits leads to failure.

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

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

A small amount of effort or aid that is completely ineffective against a large problem.

Buying cheap items leads to extra expenses because they break easily or are of poor quality.