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犬(いぬ)も歩(ある)けば棒(ぼう)に当(あ)たる
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Meanings

  • expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending, proverb
    1. bad things happen to those who attempt things; if a dog walks they will hit a stick
  • 2. good luck may come unexpectedly

Readings

犬も歩けば棒に当たる
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犬も歩けば棒に当る
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犬もあるけば棒に当たる
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いぬもあるけばぼうにあたる
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