朱に交われば赤くなる
しゅにまじわればあかくなる
shunimajiwarebaakakunaru
JMdict entry #2417820
- expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)Godan verb with 'ru' ending proverb people will take on the characteristics of those who surround them; spend time with the wise and you will become wise, but the friends of fools will suffer; when mixing with vermillion, one becomes red
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Example sentences
朱に交われば赤くなる。
shu ni majiware ba akaku naru 。
He who touches pitch shall be defiled therewith.