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better safe than sorry in Japanese

better safe than sorry in Japanese is 転ばぬ先の杖.

better safe than sorry in Japanese

転ばぬ先の杖

phrase

Pronounced: korobanusakinotsue

It is preferable to be cautious in one's choices and actions than to act recklessly and suffer afterwards.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Common Japanese translations

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What is "better safe than sorry" in Japanese?

"better safe than sorry" in Japanese is 転ばぬ先の杖.

How do you pronounce 転ばぬ先の杖?

"better safe than sorry" in Japanese is 転ばぬ先の杖, pronounced "korobanusakinotsue".

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