一いっ刻こく千せん金きん

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Meanings

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every moment is precious; time is money

yojijukugo (four-character idiom)

A yojijukugo emphasizing that time is extremely valuable and should not be wasted. Often used in formal or literary contexts.

青せい春しゅんの日ひ々びは一いっ刻こく千せん金きんだ。
The days of youth are precious beyond measure.
試し験けん前まえの時じ間かんは一いっ刻こく千せん金きんだから、無む駄だにできない。
Time before the exam is so precious that I can't waste it.