鳴く猫は鼠を捕らぬ

なくねこはねずみをとらぬ

Meanings

1. Expression empty vessels make the most sound (literally: the meowing cat does not catch the mouse)

Kanji

• 鳴 cry. Read as なく.
• 猫 cat. Read as ねこ.
• 鼠 rat; mouse; dark gray. Read as ねずみ.
• 捕 catch. Read as とる.

Word lists

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