七なな度たび尋たずねて人ひとを疑うたがえ

expression

search thoroughly before suspecting someone of theft; be sure of your facts before accusing

A proverb advising careful investigation before casting suspicion. Literally: 'Search seven times, then suspect the person.'

• 「七なな度たび尋たずねて人ひとを疑うたがえ」という諺ことわざがあるように、まずはよく探さがすことが大たい切せつだ。

  As the proverb 'Search seven times before you suspect someone' says, it's important to look thoroughly first.