去さる者ものは日ひ々びに疎うとし

expression

with time we forget those who have died; out of sight, out of mind

Proverb meaning that as time passes, memories of the deceased fade. Also used more broadly like 'out of sight, out of mind'.

• 「去さる者ものは日ひ々びに疎うとし」というが、亡なくなった祖そ父ふのことは今いまでもよく思おもい出だす。

  They say 'with time we forget those who have died,' but I still often remember my late grandfather.

expression

friendships fade with distance

Proverb meaning that when people are apart, their relationship gradually weakens.

• 遠とおくに引ひっ越こした友とも達だちと連れん絡らくが減へってしまった。「去さる者ものは日ひ々びに疎うとし」だね。

  I've lost touch with a friend who moved far away. It's true that friendships fade with distance.