Japanese Dictionary

Reading and JLPT level

転ばぬ先の杖

Kana Reading
ころばぬさきのつえ
Romaji
korobanusakinotsue
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    prevention is better than cure; an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure; look before you leap; forewarned is forearmed; a stitch in time saves nine; have a walking stick ready before stumbling

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