覆水盆に返らず、覆水盆に帰らず
ふくすいぼんにかえらず
fukusuibon'nikaerazu
JMdict entry #1501510
- expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.) proverb what's done is done; it is no use crying over spilt milk; spilt water won't go back into its tray
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Example sentences
諺に、覆水盆に返らずと言う。
kotowaza ni 、 fukusui bon ni kaera zu to yuu 。
The proverb says that what is done cannot be undone.