ありともらわずんばそのきをらず【かこうありといえどもくらわずんばそのうまきをしらず】

    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
  1. one cannot understand even a holy man's teachings without study; one cannot know the abilities of a great man without putting him to use; one cannot know the delicious taste of fine food without eating itproverb
Forms
  • ありともらわずんばそのきをらず【かこうありといえどもくらわずんばそのうまきをしらず】
  • かこうありといえどもくらわずんばそのうまきをしらず
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. one cannot understand even a holy man's teachings without study; one cannot know the abilities of a great man without putting him to use; one cannot know the delicious taste of fine food without eating it
    2. This expression emphasizes the importance of experience and practical engagement in understanding or appreciating something fully. It suggests that mere observation or secondhand knowledge is insufficient.
    Without continuous learning, one cannot grasp the true significance of a holy man's teachings.
    Without knowing a capable person, one cannot utilize their abilities.
    One cannot understand the deliciousness of fine cuisine without actually eating it.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to eat fine foodto savor fine foodto enjoy fine food heartilyto prefer fine foodthe allure of fine foodnot to know fine foodto enjoy fine foodto serve fine food
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