勇ゆう将しょうの下もとに弱じゃく卒そつなし

expression

followers take after their leaders; no cowardly soldiers under a brave general

Proverb meaning that subordinates reflect the quality of their leader; a strong, capable leader inspires courage and competence in their followers.

• あのチームが強つよいのは、監かん督とくが優すぐれているからだ。まさに勇ゆう将しょうの下もとに弱じゃく卒そつなしだね。

  That team is strong because the coach is excellent. It's truly a case of 'no cowardly soldiers under a brave general.'