expression
a stitch in time saves nine
Proverb meaning that a small effort now prevents much larger trouble later. Literally: 'one needle today, ten needles tomorrow'.
「今日の一針、明日の十針」というように、小さな修理を怠ると後で大変なことになる。
As the saying goes, 'a stitch in time saves nine'; neglecting a small repair now can lead to much bigger trouble later.
A Japanese proverb equivalent to the English 'a stitch in time saves nine'. The literal meaning is 'one needle today, ten needles tomorrow', emphasizing the value of timely action.