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Japanese Proverbs to Warn Someone
Japanese proverbs for warning someone give a way to point at risk, carelessness, or bad consequences without attacking directly. This selection helps readers choose words that stay clear while preserving the other person’s dignity.
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朱に交われば赤くなる
shu ni majiwareba akaku naruPeople are influenced, for better or worse, by the companions they keep and the environment they are in.
時は金なり
toki wa kane nariTime is precious and should not be wasted because it is as valuable as money.
捕らぬたぬきの皮算用
toranu tanuki no kawazanyoCounting on something or making plans based on rewards that have not yet been obtained.
鵜の真似をする烏
u no mane o suru karasuAttempting to imitate someone more capable without considering your own limits leads to failure.
馬の耳に念仏
uma no mimi ni nenbutsuNo matter how much advice or opinion you give, the listener ignores it and it has no effect.
嘘つきは泥棒のはじまり
usotsuki wa dorobou no hajimariLying is the first step toward committing more serious crimes like theft.
焼け石に水
yakeishi ni mizuA small amount of effort or aid that is completely ineffective against a large problem.
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.