のきにくがし【みずのひくきにつくがごとし】

    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
  1. water seeks its own levelproverb
Forms
  • のきにくがし【みずのひくきにつくがごとし】
  • みずのひくきにつくがごとし
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. 水の低きに就くが如し (water seeks its own level)
  2. This phrase means that people or things will find their appropriate level or status based on their abilities or characteristics. It reflects the idea that individuals align themselves with those of similar attributes or conditions.
Generated collocations (experimental)
ひくき低きwater seeks its own levelひくき低きwater flows to a lower placeto follow the laws of naturethe environment changes a personinfluence of status or circumstancesto find a place that suits oneselfthe right person in the right place