Japanese Proverbs About Caution and Risk

Entrusting the care or management of something to a person who is likely to cause harm or damage to it.

Even the most patient person will eventually lose their temper if provoked repeatedly.

There is only harm and no benefit whatsoever.

One should stay focused and maintain effort until a task is completely finished, as the final stage is the most difficult.

Visible matters represent only a small fraction of the whole.

Being so stingy with a small amount of money that you end up suffering a much larger loss.

Every single word or the smallest detail of a statement.

Taking a bold risk and leaving the outcome to luck when the result is uncertain.

Think calmly and wait until tomorrow before speaking while emotional, to avoid regret.

Control your anger because acting on it can lead to your own ruin.

Acting with ruthless speed to snatch profits from others in a fiercely competitive environment.

Groundless rumors spread rapidly and are accepted as truth by the masses.

Patiently enduring suffering or difficulty while refraining from acting rashly or impulsively.

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

Everything is possible only as long as you are alive, so life must be protected above all else.

While the first drink is controlled by the person, subsequent drinks lead to a loss of self-control until the alcohol eventually dominates the drinker.

Romantic feelings can drive people to act beyond reason and sense.

To be extremely cautious even when something appears safe.

Taking a safe, indirect route is ultimately faster than a risky shortcut.

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

Stay vigilant even after a victory or success.

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.

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.

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.

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

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