Tukuk-OS🗣️ Japan: “If you are in a hurry, go the long way round”
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急がば回れ
isogaba maware
“If you are in a hurry, go the long way round”
The safe, careful route is usually the fastest to arrive by — haste makes waste.
About this proverb
| Origin country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Asia |
| Language | Japanese |
| Romanisation | isogaba maware |
This saying belongs to the oral tradition of Japan, a country in Asia. Read the full collection of Japan proverbs, or explore the Proverbs of the World index.
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