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水
みず
心
ごころ
あれば
魚
うお
心
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
Kanji used
水
water
心
heart
魚
fish
Used in: 1
Composed of
水
みず
心
ごころ
knowing how to swim; kindness begets kindness; you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours
魚
うお
心
ごころ
kindness; favor; goodwill