◆死なば四八月 Shinaba 4,8gatsu.
- 解釈：どうせ死ぬなら気候のよい四月、八月（陰暦）がよい。何事にも適切な時期があるということのたとえ。
- Literal：Supposing it dies, it is in April and August.
- Interpretation：Because, it is since climate is good. There is suitable time also in what.
- 類義：死なば三四月花の頃。死なば十月中（なか）十日。死なば八月十五日。死なば盆前、飲まば飯前。