長いものには巻かれろ

ながいものにはまかれろ

Also written 長い物には巻かれろ

Meanings

1. Expression if you can't beat them; join them; you can't fight city hall; if your adversaries are stronger than you, it is better to join their side than to fight them

Kanji

• 長 long. Read as ながい.
• 巻 roll. Read as まく.

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