◆桜切る馬鹿、梅切らぬ馬鹿 Sakura kiru baka, ume kiranu baka.
- 解釈：桜は腐らないように枝葉切らず、梅の枝は花を咲かせるために切るのがよいという剪定（せんてい）の教え。
- Literal：He is a fool cutting a cherry tree. He is the fool who does not cut a plum.
- Interpretation：Because, a cherry tree will wither easily, if a branch is cut. If a plum cuts a branch, a fruit will bear.
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