冷や酒と親の意見は後できく (ひやざけとおやのいけんはあとできく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
冷や酒と親の意見は後できく
Meanings
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expression, godan verb (-ku)
you will appreciate your parents' advice as you grow older, just as it takes time to feel the effects of unwarmed sake
proverb
Proverb comparing the delayed appreciation of parental advice to the slow onset of cold sake's effects. Often used to remind young people that their parents' words will make sense later in life.
When you're young, your parents' words feel annoying, but as the proverb goes, 'cold sake and parents' advice are appreciated later,' so the day will come when you understand.
