してものをまず【かっしてもとうせんのみずをのまず】

    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
  1. better starve than fatten on ill-gotten wealth; don't lower yourself to unjust acts, no matter how desperate you are; refraining to drink from a spring called Robber's Spring even if thirstyproverb
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  • してものをまず【かっしてもとうせんのみずをのまず】
  • かっしてもとうせんのみずをのまず
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  1. better starve than fatten on ill-gotten wealth
    2. This phrase conveys the idea of maintaining integrity and moral values even in dire situations. It emphasizes choosing honor over convenience.
    No matter how hungry I am, I will not eat something obtained through bad means.
    I will not compromise my values just to survive through wrongdoing.
  2. don't lower yourself to unjust acts, no matter how desperate you are
    3. This meaning stresses the importance of maintaining one's principles and not resorting to unethical actions, even under pressure or desperation.
    No matter how tough the situation is, I do not want to become someone who commits wrongdoings.
    I will not choose unjust acts as a last resort.
  3. refraining to drink from a spring called Robber's Spring even if thirsty
    4. This phrase uses a metaphorical spring to illustrate avoiding opportunities that are morally wrong, emphasizing self-restraint in the face of temptation.
    Even when thirsty, I will not reach for the water from Robber's Spring.
    Even if tempted by evil, I will not succumb to that temptation to protect myself.
Generated collocations (experimental)
とう盗せん泉better starve than drink from a robber's springとう盗せん泉water from a robber's springとう盗せん泉lesson from the robber's springとう盗せん泉よら寄らnot resorting to a robber's spring even when thirstyとう盗せん泉to avoid the robber's springto maintain integrityto keep principles even when facing difficultiesto be considerate of othersnot to commit injusticeunalterable beliefs
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