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みずごころあればうおごころ
Meanings
Expression
Proverb
1. kindness begets kindness; you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours;
(lit.)
if the water is kind to the fish, the fish will be kind to the water
Alt. forms
水
みず
心
ごころ
あれば
魚
うお
心
ごころ
みずごころあればうおごころ
Composed of
みずごころ
knowing how to swim; kindness begets kindness; you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours
うおごころ
kindness; favor; goodwill