◆飴と鞭 Ame to muchi.
- 解釈：しつけなどにおいて、甘やかす面と厳しくする面を併用するたとえ。また、一方でおだてと脅しを併用し、人を支配すること。
- Literal：Candy and whip.
- Interpretation：It is to use an aspect to do strictly together with an aspect to indulge in discipline. I use a threat together with flattery, and it is to rule over the person. Carrot and stick.
- 類義：人参と鞭。