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[ころ(転)·ば·ぬ·さき(先)·の·つえ(杖)]
korobanusakinotsue
expression

Root Words:

[ころ(転)·ば·ぬ + さき(先) + の + つえ(杖)]
korobanu + saki + no + tsue

English Meaning(s) for 転ばぬ先の杖

expression
  1. 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; a walking stick before stumbling
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Meanings for each kanji in 転ばぬ先の杖

» revolve; turn around; change
» before; ahead; previous; future; precedence
» staff; cane

Stroke Order Diagrams for 転ばぬ先の杖

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Sample Sentences for 転ばぬ先の杖

"A stitch in time saves nine" is a proverb.
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A stitch in time saves nine.
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You'll learn in time that a stitch in time saves nine.
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Forewarned is forearmed.
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