also: きたるものはこばまず
turn away no one; welcome all comers
Proverb meaning one should not refuse or reject anyone who comes; often paired with 去る者は追わず (do not pursue those who leave).
See also: 去る者は追わず
"Turn away no one who comes, and pursue no one who leaves" is my motto.
このコミュニティは来る者は拒まずの精神で運営されています。
This community is run in the spirit of welcoming all comers.
Standard modern spelling of the proverb.
Classical variant using 来たる (きたる), which sounds more literary or archaic.
A Japanese proverb of uncertain origin, likely derived from general wisdom about hospitality and non-attachment.