七度尋ねて人を疑え
Readings
Kana:
ななたびたずねてひとをうたがえ、しちどたずねてひとをうたがえ
Romaji:
nanatabitazunetehitowoutagae, shichidotazunetehitowoutagae
Definition
1
search thoroughly for something lost before you suspect someone of stealing it; be on sure ground before you accuse somebody
Note:
proverb
Kanji
Readings: シチ、 なな、 なな.つ、 なの
Meaning: seven
Readings: ド、 ト、 タク、 たび、 -た.い
Meanings: degrees, occurrence, time, counter for occurrences, consider, attitude
Readings: ジン、 たず.ねる、 ひろ
Meanings: inquire, fathom, look for
Readings: ジン、 ニン、 ひと、 -り、 -と
Meaning: person
Readings: ギ、 うたが.う
Meanings: doubt, distrust, be suspicious, question