expression, godan verb (-ru)
even the young can teach us; a child may lead a wise man
Proverb meaning that wisdom can come from unexpected sources, even from those younger or less experienced. Literally: 'being led across the shallows by the child on one's shoulders.'
孫にスマホの使い方を教わった。まさに負うた子に教えられて浅瀬を渡るだ。
My grandchild taught me how to use a smartphone. Truly, even the young can teach us.
「負うた子に教えられて浅瀬を渡る」ということわざがある。
There is a proverb: 'to be led across the shallows by the child on one's shoulders.'