Japanese Proverbs About Warnings & Caution

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.

You cannot achieve great success without taking significant risks.

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

Careless words can lead to great misfortune for the speaker.

Criticizing someone for a flaw that you also possess without realizing it.

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.

A sudden, unexpected event or a major incident that occurs without warning.

It is difficult to notice things that are right under your nose or close to you.

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.