Advice is least heeded when most needed. ~を心に留める、留意
する When a problem is serious, people often do not follow the advice given.
Advisers run no risks. It's easier to give advice than to act.
All days are short to Industry and long to Idleness. Time goes by slowly when you have nothing to do.
All things grow with time - except grief. As time goes by, grief subsides little by little.
All things are difficult before they are easy. With practice things become easier.
An empty purse frightens away friends. 財布When one's financial situation deteriorates, friends tend to disappear.
An idle brain is the devil's workshop. When you work you avoid temptation.
An onion a day keeps everyone away. A humoristic version of "an apple a day..."
Anger is the one thing made better by delay. When you are angry, it is best not to speak or act immediately.
Any time means no time. If the date of an event remains vagueぼんやりした、はっきりしない, it will never happen.
April showers bring May flowers. Something bad or unpleasant today may bring good things in the future.
A bad tree does not yield good apples.
A broken friendship may be soldered but will never be sound. はんだ Friendships can be rebuilt after a dispute but will never be as strong as before.
A burden of one's own choice is not felt. 負担 Something difficult seems easier when it is done voluntarily.
A flower blooms more than once. If you miss an occasion機会, you can avail役立つ of it at another time.
A fool at forty is a fool forever. If a person hasn't matured by the age of 40, they never will.
A friend's eye is a good mirror. A real friend will tell you the truth.
A good example is the best sermon. Giving an example is better than giving advice.
A good conscience is a soft pillow. You sleep well when you have nothing to feel guilty about.
A guilty conscience needs no accuser. 原告
A loaded wagon makes no noise. Really wealthy don't talk about money.
A loveless life is a living death.
A monkey in silk is a monkey no less. No matter how someone dresses, it's the same person underneath.
A rising tide lifts all boats. Describes something that will be helpful to all.
A rotten apple spoils the barrel. A dishonest or immoral person can have a bad influence on a group.
A smooth sea never made a skilled mariner.船員
sailor Overcoming克服 adversity leads to competence能力.
A stumble may prevent a fall. Correcting a small mistake may help you to avoid making a bigger one.
A young idler, an old beggar. If you don't work, you won't have any money when you're old.
Ask me no questions, I'll tell you no lies. There are subjects I'd rather not discuss.その話はあまりしたくないので
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Different people have different tastes.
Beauty is the wisdom of women. Wisdom is the beauty of men.
Be swift to hear, slow to speak. Listen carefully before speaking.
Better be alone than in bad company. Be careful in the choice of the people you associate with.
Better flatter a fool than fight him. It's better to avoid disputes 争いwith stupid people.
Better lose the saddle than the horse. 乗用馬
鞍It's better to stop and accept a small loss, rather than continue and risk losing everything.
Better safe than sorry It's better to be too careful than to be careless and regret it later.
Better untaught than ill-taught It's better not to be taught at all than to be taught badly.
Blood will out. A person's background or education will eventually show
Constant occupation prevents temptation. 誘惑
When you work you avoid temptation.
Dogs of the same street bark alike. People from the same background have the same behaviour.
Don't dig your grave with your own knife and fork. Don't do something yourself which causes your own downfall. 転落
、失脚{しっきゃく}
Elbow grease is the best polish. 肘 きつい仕事
、ハードワークHard work gives the best results.
Every ass likes to hear himself bray. 耳障りな音 People like to listen to themselves talking.
Every path has its puddle. 水たまり
Progress is rarely without difficulty.
Every why has a wherefore. 理由There is an explanation for everything.
Everything in the garden is rosy. Everything is satisfactory. 十分な
Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. One should learn from one's mistakes.
Friendship is love with understanding.
Gardens are not made by sitting in the shade. Nothing is achieved without effort
Hatred is a blind as love. A person who feels hatred does not see any qualities in the person he/she hates.
He who hesitates is lost. If you delay your decision too long, you may miss a good opportunity.
He who is everywhere is nowhere. It's not good to do too many things at the same time.
He who wills the end wills the means. If you are determined to do something you will find a way.
Honey catches more flies than vinegar. You can obtain more cooperation協力 from others by being nice.
In times of prosperity friends are plentiful.
繁盛You have many friends when you have no difficulties.
If a camel gets his nose in a tent, his body will follow. ラクダ
If you let something intrusive enter your life, your life will become difficult . 押し入る、押し付けがましい
If two ride a horse, one must ride behind. When two people do something together, one will be the leader and the other will be the subordinate. 部下
If you want a friend, be a friend.
Justice delayed is justice denied. If the law is applied too late, there is no justice.
Knowledge in youth is wisdom in age.
What you learn when you are young will be invaluable when you grow old. 掛け替えのない
Kill one to warn a hundred. Warn many by punishing a few.
Kindness begets kindness. If you are kind to people, they will be kind to you.
Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. 宝
Education is something you keep forever.
Let the chips fall where they may. We should not try to control our destiny. 結果{けっか}がどうなろうとも、人が何と言おうと
Liars need good memories.
Lightning never strikes in the same place twice An unusual event is not likely to occur again in exactly the same circumstances.
Loose lips sink ships. Disclosing important information ( to the enemy or a competitor) could result in large
losses.
Losers weepers, finders keepers. If you lose something you weep, if you find something you keep it. 拾った者が持ち主、落とした者は泣きをみる。◆遺失物などに対する考え方を表す。前半だけでも使う。
Man is the head of the family;
woman is the neck that turns the head.
Memory is the treasure of the mind.
Money doesn't grow on trees. You shouldn't waste money because it is not plentiful.
Never say die. Never give up.
No man is an island. We all need other people
No wind, no waves. Similar to : 'no smoke without fire'.
One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters
One today is worth two tomorrow.
What you have today is better than what is promised or hoped for.
Only real friends will tell you when your face is dirty. Only a real friend will tell you the truth.
Opportunity seldom knocks twice. Don't miss opportunities that come along.
Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings Children often speak wisely. 乳児 賢明
に、抜け目なく suckle 乳を飲む
Poverty waits at the gates of idleness. If you do not work you will not make money.
Procrastination is the thief of time Delaying an action for too long is a waste of time ぐずぐず
Revenge is sweet. There is satisfaction in returning an injury.
Saying is one thing, doing is another. People don't always do what they announce.
Short reckonings make long friends. Debts paid quickly encourage friendship. 請求書
Sickness in the body brings sadness to the mind.
Silence gives consent. If you don't object to something it can be assumed that you agree with it. 承諾
Snug as a bug in a rug. 暖かい、くつろげる、心がなごむ carpet
Feeling very comfortable
Sticks and stones will break my bones but names will never hurt me
悪口 告発する Physical attacks may harm me, but cruel words will not. 残酷
な、むごい
The best advice is found on the pillow. After a good night's sleep we may find an answer to our problem
The devil looks after his own. Success comes to those who deserve it least 憎まれっ子 世にはばかる
The die is cast. A decision has been made and it's impossible to change it さいは投げられた
The more you have, the more you want.
The mouse that has but one hole is quickly taken. If you depend on just one thing, and it fails you, you will have no alternatives.
一つのことだけに頼るのは危険だ。
The pen is mightier than the sword Words and communication have greater effect than war and fighting.
The proof of the pudding is in the eating. 裏付け The real value of something can be judged only after it has been tried or tested.
The tongue wounds more than a lance. Insults can be more hurtful than physical injuries. ランス
The truth is in the wine. People speak more freely under the influence of alcohol.
The wish is father to the thought.
You think that something is true because you want it to be so.
There is a black sheep in every flock. 群れThere is always one who doesn't behave or perform like the others.
There is a trick in every trade. There is an established way of doing things.
There is safety in numbers Being in a crowd makes you feel more confident.
Unwillingness easily finds an excuse. 不本意 A person who doesn't want to do something always finds a reason to avoid it.
What a man says drunk, he thinks sober.酔っていない
People speak more freely under the influence of alcohol.
What soberness conceals, drunkenness reveals. 隠匿{いんとく}するPeople are less discreet(人)に配慮
した under the influence of alcohol.
Wonders will never cease! Expresses surprise at an unexpected pleasure or event (ironic).真是无奇不有
Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow. Worrying over small details can make them seem worse.
You are what you eat. What you eat has an effect on your well-being.
You can't teach an old dog new tricks. A person who is used to doing things a certain way cannot change.
する When a problem is serious, people often do not follow the advice given.
Advisers run no risks. It's easier to give advice than to act.
All days are short to Industry and long to Idleness. Time goes by slowly when you have nothing to do.
All things grow with time - except grief. As time goes by, grief subsides little by little.
All things are difficult before they are easy. With practice things become easier.
An empty purse frightens away friends. 財布When one's financial situation deteriorates, friends tend to disappear.
An idle brain is the devil's workshop. When you work you avoid temptation.
An onion a day keeps everyone away. A humoristic version of "an apple a day..."
Anger is the one thing made better by delay. When you are angry, it is best not to speak or act immediately.
Any time means no time. If the date of an event remains vagueぼんやりした、はっきりしない, it will never happen.
April showers bring May flowers. Something bad or unpleasant today may bring good things in the future.
A bad tree does not yield good apples.
A broken friendship may be soldered but will never be sound. はんだ Friendships can be rebuilt after a dispute but will never be as strong as before.
A burden of one's own choice is not felt. 負担 Something difficult seems easier when it is done voluntarily.
A flower blooms more than once. If you miss an occasion機会, you can avail役立つ of it at another time.
A fool at forty is a fool forever. If a person hasn't matured by the age of 40, they never will.
A friend's eye is a good mirror. A real friend will tell you the truth.
A good example is the best sermon. Giving an example is better than giving advice.
A good conscience is a soft pillow. You sleep well when you have nothing to feel guilty about.
A guilty conscience needs no accuser. 原告
A loaded wagon makes no noise. Really wealthy don't talk about money.
A loveless life is a living death.
A monkey in silk is a monkey no less. No matter how someone dresses, it's the same person underneath.
A rising tide lifts all boats. Describes something that will be helpful to all.
A rotten apple spoils the barrel. A dishonest or immoral person can have a bad influence on a group.
A smooth sea never made a skilled mariner.船員
sailor Overcoming克服 adversity leads to competence能力.
A stumble may prevent a fall. Correcting a small mistake may help you to avoid making a bigger one.
A young idler, an old beggar. If you don't work, you won't have any money when you're old.
Ask me no questions, I'll tell you no lies. There are subjects I'd rather not discuss.その話はあまりしたくないので
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Different people have different tastes.
Beauty is the wisdom of women. Wisdom is the beauty of men.
Be swift to hear, slow to speak. Listen carefully before speaking.
Better be alone than in bad company. Be careful in the choice of the people you associate with.
Better flatter a fool than fight him. It's better to avoid disputes 争いwith stupid people.
Better lose the saddle than the horse. 乗用馬
鞍It's better to stop and accept a small loss, rather than continue and risk losing everything.
Better safe than sorry It's better to be too careful than to be careless and regret it later.
Better untaught than ill-taught It's better not to be taught at all than to be taught badly.
Blood will out. A person's background or education will eventually show
Constant occupation prevents temptation. 誘惑
When you work you avoid temptation.
Dogs of the same street bark alike. People from the same background have the same behaviour.
Don't dig your grave with your own knife and fork. Don't do something yourself which causes your own downfall. 転落
、失脚{しっきゃく}
Elbow grease is the best polish. 肘 きつい仕事
、ハードワークHard work gives the best results.
Every ass likes to hear himself bray. 耳障りな音 People like to listen to themselves talking.
Every path has its puddle. 水たまり
Progress is rarely without difficulty.
Every why has a wherefore. 理由There is an explanation for everything.
Everything in the garden is rosy. Everything is satisfactory. 十分な
Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. One should learn from one's mistakes.
Friendship is love with understanding.
Gardens are not made by sitting in the shade. Nothing is achieved without effort
Hatred is a blind as love. A person who feels hatred does not see any qualities in the person he/she hates.
He who hesitates is lost. If you delay your decision too long, you may miss a good opportunity.
He who is everywhere is nowhere. It's not good to do too many things at the same time.
He who wills the end wills the means. If you are determined to do something you will find a way.
Honey catches more flies than vinegar. You can obtain more cooperation協力 from others by being nice.
In times of prosperity friends are plentiful.
繁盛You have many friends when you have no difficulties.
If a camel gets his nose in a tent, his body will follow. ラクダ
If you let something intrusive enter your life, your life will become difficult . 押し入る、押し付けがましい
If two ride a horse, one must ride behind. When two people do something together, one will be the leader and the other will be the subordinate. 部下
If you want a friend, be a friend.
Justice delayed is justice denied. If the law is applied too late, there is no justice.
Knowledge in youth is wisdom in age.
What you learn when you are young will be invaluable when you grow old. 掛け替えのない
Kill one to warn a hundred. Warn many by punishing a few.
Kindness begets kindness. If you are kind to people, they will be kind to you.
Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. 宝
Education is something you keep forever.
Let the chips fall where they may. We should not try to control our destiny. 結果{けっか}がどうなろうとも、人が何と言おうと
Liars need good memories.
Lightning never strikes in the same place twice An unusual event is not likely to occur again in exactly the same circumstances.
Loose lips sink ships. Disclosing important information ( to the enemy or a competitor) could result in large
losses.
Losers weepers, finders keepers. If you lose something you weep, if you find something you keep it. 拾った者が持ち主、落とした者は泣きをみる。◆遺失物などに対する考え方を表す。前半だけでも使う。
Man is the head of the family;
woman is the neck that turns the head.
Memory is the treasure of the mind.
Money doesn't grow on trees. You shouldn't waste money because it is not plentiful.
Never say die. Never give up.
No man is an island. We all need other people
No wind, no waves. Similar to : 'no smoke without fire'.
One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters
One today is worth two tomorrow.
What you have today is better than what is promised or hoped for.
Only real friends will tell you when your face is dirty. Only a real friend will tell you the truth.
Opportunity seldom knocks twice. Don't miss opportunities that come along.
Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings Children often speak wisely. 乳児 賢明
に、抜け目なく suckle 乳を飲む
Poverty waits at the gates of idleness. If you do not work you will not make money.
Procrastination is the thief of time Delaying an action for too long is a waste of time ぐずぐず
Revenge is sweet. There is satisfaction in returning an injury.
Saying is one thing, doing is another. People don't always do what they announce.
Short reckonings make long friends. Debts paid quickly encourage friendship. 請求書
Sickness in the body brings sadness to the mind.
Silence gives consent. If you don't object to something it can be assumed that you agree with it. 承諾
Snug as a bug in a rug. 暖かい、くつろげる、心がなごむ carpet
Feeling very comfortable
Sticks and stones will break my bones but names will never hurt me
悪口 告発する Physical attacks may harm me, but cruel words will not. 残酷
な、むごい
The best advice is found on the pillow. After a good night's sleep we may find an answer to our problem
The devil looks after his own. Success comes to those who deserve it least 憎まれっ子 世にはばかる
The die is cast. A decision has been made and it's impossible to change it さいは投げられた
The more you have, the more you want.
The mouse that has but one hole is quickly taken. If you depend on just one thing, and it fails you, you will have no alternatives.
一つのことだけに頼るのは危険だ。
The pen is mightier than the sword Words and communication have greater effect than war and fighting.
The proof of the pudding is in the eating. 裏付け The real value of something can be judged only after it has been tried or tested.
The tongue wounds more than a lance. Insults can be more hurtful than physical injuries. ランス
The truth is in the wine. People speak more freely under the influence of alcohol.
The wish is father to the thought.
You think that something is true because you want it to be so.
There is a black sheep in every flock. 群れThere is always one who doesn't behave or perform like the others.
There is a trick in every trade. There is an established way of doing things.
There is safety in numbers Being in a crowd makes you feel more confident.
Unwillingness easily finds an excuse. 不本意 A person who doesn't want to do something always finds a reason to avoid it.
What a man says drunk, he thinks sober.酔っていない
People speak more freely under the influence of alcohol.
What soberness conceals, drunkenness reveals. 隠匿{いんとく}するPeople are less discreet(人)に配慮
した under the influence of alcohol.
Wonders will never cease! Expresses surprise at an unexpected pleasure or event (ironic).真是无奇不有
Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow. Worrying over small details can make them seem worse.
You are what you eat. What you eat has an effect on your well-being.
You can't teach an old dog new tricks. A person who is used to doing things a certain way cannot change.