雨あま垂だれ石いしを穿うがつ

expression, godan verb (-tsu)

constant dripping wears away a stone; slow but steady wins the race

Proverb emphasizing that persistent, small efforts eventually lead to great results. Often used to encourage patience and perseverance.

• 雨あま垂だれ石いしを穿うがつというように、毎まい日にち少すこしずつ練れん習しゅうすれば必かならず上じょう達たつする。

  As the saying goes, constant dripping wears away a stone; if you practice a little every day, you will surely improve.