◆立ち寄らば大樹の蔭 Tachiyoraba ooki no kage.
- 解釈:庇護を求めるなら、勢力の強い者を頼めということ。
- Literal:When dropping in, it is the shade of a big tree.
- Interpretation:If it asks for protection, it can ask for the strong person of influence. He that serves a good master shall have good wages.
- 類義:犬になるなら大家(おおや)の犬になれ。大木の下で笠を脱げ。箸と主とは太いのへかかれ。寄らば大樹の蔭。