Definition of 七度尋ねて人を疑え (ななたびたずねてひとをうたがえ)
ななたびたずひとうたが
七度尋ねて人を疑え
ななたびたずねてひとをうたがえ
nanatabitazunetehitowoutagae
expression
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search thoroughly for something lost before you suspect someone of stealing it, be on sure ground before you accuse somebody(proverb)
Other readings:
七度尋ねて人を疑え【しちどたずねてひとをうたがえ】
Related Kanji
七 | seven |
度 | degrees, occurrence, time, counter for occurrences, consider, attitude |
尋 | inquire, fathom, look for |
人 | person |
疑 | doubt, distrust, be suspicious, question |