He was hesitant to start a new business, but I encouraged him by saying, 'There is a danger of tragedy in any attempt.'

He's always shouting loudly, but in reality, he's just a barking dog that seldom bites.

There is a proverb that says 'even a dog wouldn't eat a marital dispute,' so we should not interfere in their problems.

He succeeded in a difficult project with the spirit of 'ishi no ue ni mo sannen', which means great works are performed by perseverance.

They say 'even a dog wouldn't eat a couple's quarrel', but our quarrels are not that serious.

There is a proverb that says, 'Plan your day in the morning and your year on New Year's Day,' which means that you should plan your day in the morning and your year on New Year's Day.