health is wealth; health is your most valuable asset
Proverb emphasizing that good health is the foundation for work and life. Often used to remind someone to take care of themselves.
Don't overwork yourself and ruin your health. After all, health is wealth.
He says 'health is wealth' and never misses his daily jogging.
健康第一 is a straightforward statement that health comes first, while 体が資本 is a more figurative proverb comparing the body to capital.
Standard kanji spelling for this proverb.
Variant spelling using 身体, which emphasizes the physical body.
A Japanese proverb literally meaning 'the body is capital,' equating physical health with financial assets. The exact origin is uncertain, but it reflects a common work-life value.