初心忘るべからず

しょしんわするべからず

Also written 初心忘る可からず

Meanings

1. Expression we were all beginners once; never lose your humility; don't let success get to your head; don't forget where you came from

Kanji

• 初 first. Read as ショ.
• 心 heart. Read as シン.
• 忘 forget

Example sentences

• 初心忘るべからずだ。
  You shouldn't forget your original intentions.

Word lists

• Proverbs

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