転てん石せき苔こけ生むさず

expression

a rolling stone gathers no moss

Proverb meaning that someone who frequently changes jobs or residences does not accumulate wealth, status, or responsibilities. The Japanese interpretation often emphasizes the negative side of instability, unlike the English proverb which can be positive.

See also: 転石苔を生ぜず

• 転てん石せき苔こけ生むさずというが、彼かれは転てん職しょくを繰くり返かえしてばかりだ。

  As the saying goes, a rolling stone gathers no moss; he just keeps changing jobs.