◆破れても小袖　Yaburetemo kosode.
  • 解釈：元がよければ、たとえ痛んでいてもそれだけの値打ちがあること。
  • Literal：Even if is torn; a padded silk garment.
  • Interpretation：If origin is good, even if it is hurting, there is value of only that. Virtue never grows old.
  • 類義：腐っても鯛。千切れても錦。
GLN 日本の諺・金言・名言　A proverb, a maxim, and a wise saying of Japan.