来らい年ねんのことを言いうと鬼おにが笑わらう

expression, godan verb (-u)

nobody knows the morrow; speak of next year and the ogres laugh

Proverb used to warn against making plans too far in advance, since the future is uncertain. Often said humorously when someone talks about next year's plans.

• 「来らい年ねんは海かい外がい旅りょ行こうに行いこう」と言いったら、友とも達だちに「来らい年ねんのことを言いうと鬼おにが笑わらうよ」と言いわれた。

  When I said, "Let's go on an overseas trip next year," my friend replied, "Speak of next year and the ogres laugh."