expression, godan verb (-ru)
laugh and grow fat; good fortune comes to a happy home
Proverb meaning that a cheerful, smiling household naturally attracts happiness and good luck.
「笑う門には福来る」というから、いつも笑顔でいよう。
They say 'laugh and grow fat,' so let's always keep smiling.
祖母はよく「笑う門には福来る」と言って、家族を明るくさせた。
My grandmother often said 'good fortune comes to a happy home' and cheered up the family.