渇しても盗泉の水を飲まず

かっしてもとうせんのみずをのまず

Meanings

  • Expression

    1. Even if thirsty not to drink from "Robber's Spring"; A proverb meaning not to lower oneself to unjust acts no matter how desperate; (English equivalent) The eagle does not hunt flies.

Word informations

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  • JLPT Level: None

Kanji

渇thirst, dry up, parch
盗steal, rob, pilfer
泉spring, fountain
水water
飲drink, smoke, take

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