男に二言はない · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 男に二言はない | 男に二言はなくない |
| Polite | 男に二言はないです | 男に二言はなくないですalso 男に二言はなくありません |
| Past polite | 男に二言はなかったです | 男に二言はなくなかったですalso 男に二言はなくありませんでした |
| Past | 男に二言はなかった | 男に二言はなくなかった |
| Te-form | 男に二言はなくて | 男に二言はなくなくて |
| Adverbial | 男に二言はなく | |
| Conditional | 男に二言はなければ | 男に二言はなくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 男に二言はなかったら | 男に二言はなくなかったら |
a man's word is his bond; a man does not go back on his word
Proverb emphasizing that a man should keep his promises and not retract what he has said. Often used to assert reliability or to hold someone accountable.
See also: 二言 (にごん)
Since I said 'a man's word is his bond,' I will definitely keep my promise.
He believes a man does not go back on his word, so once he takes on a job, he sees it through to the end.