三さん十じゅう六ろっ計けい逃にげるにしかず
Meanings
Expression
Proverb
1. the smartest thing in a tight situation is to beat a retreat
Kanji used
three
ten
six
measure
escape
Composed of
the 36 (ancient Chinese military) strategies (of which the last resort was said to be beating a retreat)
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
being inferior to; being no match for; being best