風邪かぜは万まん病びょうの元もと

expression

a cold can lead to all sorts of illnesses

Proverb warning that even a minor cold can develop into serious health problems if neglected.

• 風邪かぜは万まん病びょうの元もとだから、早はやめに休やすんだほうがいいよ。

  A cold can lead to all sorts of illnesses, so you'd better rest early.