expression, ichidan verb
even monkeys fall from trees; anyone can make a mistake
Proverb meaning that even experts can slip up. Used to console someone after a mistake or to warn against overconfidence.
猿も木から落ちるというから、失敗を気にしなくていいよ。
They say even monkeys fall from trees, so don't worry about your mistake.
ベテランの彼がミスをするなんて、猿も木から落ちるだね。
Even a veteran like him makes mistakes—just goes to show that anyone can slip up.