木七竹八塀十郎 Ki-7 take-8 hei-10rou.

  • 解釈:木は七月に切るのがよく、竹は八月に切るのがよい。土塀は十月に土を塗るのがよいという俗説で、語調を合わせたもの。ここでいう月とは、太陰暦の月。
  • Literal:Tree 7 bamboo 8 wall Juro.
  • Interpretation:A tree will be cut in July. A bamboo will be cut in August. A mud wall is applied in October. This is proper time of work. It depends on the lunar calendar.
  • 類義:
GLN 日本の諺・金言・名言 A proverb, a maxim, and a wise saying of Japan.