隗より始めよ

Reading

Kana: かいよりはじめよ

Romaji: kaiyorihajimeyo

Definitions

exp

1

start with the first step; when embarking on a great project, start with immediate steps

2

he who first suggests it should be the first to do it

Kanji

隗

Readings: カイ、 けわ.しい

Meanings: high, steep

始

Readings: シ、 はじ.める、 -はじ.める、 はじ.まる

Meanings: commence, begin