Lingaku- if man will not work, he shall not eat; no work, no playproverb
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- if man will not work, he shall not eat; no work, no play
This expression emphasizes the belief that individuals should only receive rewards, such as food or benefits, if they put in effort or work. It reflects a moral viewpoint on the importance of diligence and responsibility in society.
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はたらか働かざるもの者くう食うべからずif man will not work, he shall not eatはたらか働かざるもの者he who does not workはたらか働かざるもの者はくえない食えないthose who do not work cannot eatはたらく働くことのじゅうよう重要せい性the importance of workingはたらきて働き手breadwinnerはたらかせる働かせるto make someone workはたらきすぎ働きすぎoverworkろうどう労働のたいか対価reward for laborはたらく働くことのきょうくん教訓lesson of workingろうどうしゃ労働者のけんり権利rights of workers