◆桜折る馬鹿、柿折らぬ馬鹿 Sakura oru baka, kaki oranu baka.
- 解釈：桜は枝を折ると枯れやすいが、逆に柿は枝を折った方が翌年新しい枝を伸ばし、よく実がなることをいう。
- Literal：He is a fool breaking a cherry tree. He is the fool who does not break a persimmon.
- Interpretation：Because, a cherry tree will wither easily, if a branch is folded. If a persimmon folds a branch, a fruit will bear.
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