一いっ将しょう功こう成なりて万ばん骨こつ枯かる

expression

thousands die to make one hero

Proverb meaning that the glory of a single leader is built on the sacrifice of countless ordinary people. Often used to criticize war or ruthless ambition.

• 一いっ将しょう功こう成なりて万ばん骨こつ枯かるという言こと葉ばは、戦せん争そうの悲ひ惨さんさをよく表あらわしている。

  The saying 'thousands die to make one hero' well expresses the tragedy of war.