also: あほうにつけるくすりなし
there's no cure for stupidity
Proverb meaning that foolishness cannot be fixed. Often used in a resigned or humorous tone. Compare 馬鹿に付ける薬はない.
See also: 馬鹿につける薬はない
No matter how many times I warn him, he makes the same mistake. There's no cure for stupidity.
Synonymous proverb using 馬鹿 (ばか) instead of アホ/阿呆. Both mean the same, with アホ being more common in Kansai dialect.
Common katakana spelling of the proverb.
Kanji spelling using 阿呆 (あほう) and 付ける; less common than the katakana form.
A Japanese proverb literally meaning 'there is no medicine to apply to a fool'. The exact origin is uncertain, but it reflects a common folk belief that foolishness is incurable.