口くちは災わざわいの門かど

expression

words can lead to disaster; the tongue is the root of calamities

Proverb warning that careless speech invites trouble. Often used as a caution against gossip or thoughtless remarks. Compare with 口は災いの元 (same meaning).

See also: 口は災いの元

• 口くちは災わざわいの門かどというから、余よ計けいなことは言いわないほうがいい。

  They say the mouth is the gate of calamity, so you'd better not say unnecessary things.

• 彼かれは口くちは災わざわいの門かどを地じで行いくような人ひとだ。

  He's the kind of person who really lives out the proverb 'the mouth is the gate of calamity.'