飛とぶ鳥とり跡あとを濁にごさず

expression

a bird does not foul the nest it is about to leave; clean up after yourself when leaving

Proverb meaning one should leave a place tidy and not cause trouble for those who come after. Often used as a reminder to clean up after oneself.

See also: 跡を濁す (あとをにごす) · 立つ鳥跡を濁さず

• キャンプ場じょうでは、飛とぶ鳥とり跡あとを濁にごさずの精せい神しんでゴミを持もち帰かえりましょう。

  At the campsite, let's take our trash home in the spirit of 'a bird does not foul the nest it is about to leave.'

• 退たい職しょくするときは飛とぶ鳥とり跡あとを濁にごさず、きちんと引ひき継つぎをして去さりたい。

  When leaving a job, I want to leave without causing trouble, making sure to hand over properly.