Japanese Proverbs About Moderation and Balance

Failing to obtain anything by being greedy and trying to grab two things at once.

Satisfying one side results in a disadvantage for the other.

Accepting what cannot be changed is vital for maintaining mental health.

Handle your own problems before trying to fix or criticize others.

Food is at its most delicious and is considered a true treat when eaten while it is still piping hot.

Even during a busy period, moments of leisure or spare time naturally occur.

Excessive or immoderate drinking and eating.

Remaining silent is sometimes more valuable than speaking eloquently.

Something redundant or unnecessary that provides no benefit and may even spoil the result.

Even with an abundance of resources, an individual can only consume or use what is necessary for their own measure.

To end up with something of poor quality despite careful selection or being overly picky.

Becoming so accustomed to luxury that one treats once-precious or expensive things with indifference or carelessness.

Maintaining a fair and neutral position without siding with any specific ideology or group.

A state of maintaining a balanced distance where two things are closely related but remain distinct.

To eat and drink in enormous quantities.

The stomach is an integral part of your body, so overeating will damage your health.

A meal consisting of one soup and one side dish, representing a simple and frugal lifestyle.

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.

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.

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

Good things are found among the items others have left behind.