expression, godan verb (-ru)
many a little makes a mickle; every little helps; even dust piled up becomes a mountain
Proverb emphasizing that small, seemingly insignificant efforts or amounts accumulate into something substantial over time. Often used to encourage saving, steady work, or patience.
If you save a little every day, as the saying goes, even dust piled up becomes a mountain, and someday it'll be a large sum.
語学の勉強も、ちりも積もれば山となる。毎日単語を五つ覚えるだけでも、一年後には大きな力になる。
Language study is also a case of many a little making a mickle. Even learning just five words a day will give you great ability after a year.