人ひとは一いち代だい名なは末まつ代だい

expression

a good name endures beyond one's lifetime

Proverb meaning that while a person's life is limited to one generation, their reputation or name can last forever. Used to encourage virtuous conduct.

• 「人ひとは一いち代だい名なは末まつ代だい」というから、悪わるいことはできない。

  As the saying goes, 'a good name endures beyond one's lifetime,' so I mustn't do wrong.