垣かき堅かたくして犬いぬ入いらず

expression

a firm fence keeps the dogs out; a united household cannot be disturbed from outside

Proverb meaning that a strong, united family or group is resilient against external threats or discord. The literal image is a sturdy fence that prevents dogs from entering.

• 「垣かき堅かたくして犬いぬ入いらず」ということわざは、家か族ぞくの結けっ束そくの大たい切せつさを教おしえている。

  The proverb 'a firm fence keeps the dogs out' teaches the importance of family unity.