人ひとは死しして名なを留とどむ

expression

a person lives on through their legacy; one's name endures after death

Proverb meaning that true immortality comes from leaving behind a good reputation or achievements that outlast one's life. Often used to encourage living a meaningful life.

• 「人ひとは死しして名なを留とどむ」という言こと葉ばがあるように、立りっ派ぱな行おこないをすれば後こう世せいに名なが残のこる。

  As the saying goes, 'A person lives on through their legacy,' meaning that if you do great deeds, your name will be remembered by future generations.