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Kotomora

残のこり物ものに福ふくがある

Meanings

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expression, godan verb (-ru, irregular)

there is fortune in leftovers; last but not least

Proverb meaning that good things can be found in what others have left behind or passed over; often used to encourage taking leftovers or not dismissing the last option.

See also: 残り物には福がある (のこりものにはふくがある)