去る者追わず

Reading

Kana: さるものおわず
Romaji: sarumonoowazu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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do not chase the one who leaves (Confucius)

Note: idiomatic expression

Kanji

Readings: キョ、 コ、 さ.る、 -さ.る
Meanings: gone, past, quit, leave, elapse, eliminate, divorce
Readings: シャ、 もの
Meanings: someone, person
Readings: ツイ、 お.う
Meanings: chase, drive away, follow, pursue, meanwhile