half a loaf is better than none; even a dead tree adds to the interest of a mountain
Proverb meaning that even something of little value can contribute to a whole; often used to encourage participation or to appreciate any contribution.
My work isn't great, but as they say, even a dead tree adds to the interest of a mountain, so I'll put it in the exhibition.
There aren't many people, but as the proverb goes, half a loaf is better than none, so I'm happy just that you came.
Standard kanji spelling for this proverb.
Kana spelling of 賑わい; common in everyday writing.
A traditional Japanese proverb. The literal meaning is that even a dead tree contributes to the liveliness of a mountain, figuratively meaning that any addition, however small or poor, is better than nothing.