遠とおくの親しん類るいより近ちかくの他た人にん

expression

a neighbor is better than a distant relative

Proverb emphasizing that nearby acquaintances can be more helpful in daily life than relatives who live far away.

• 遠とおくの親しん類るいより近ちかくの他た人にんというから、隣となりの人ひとと仲なか良よくしておいたほうがいい。

  They say a neighbor is better than a distant relative, so you should get along with the people next door.