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Zach

良酒は看板を要せず。

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良酒 看板 要せず

English Translation

Good wine needs no bush.

Furigana

良酒(りょうしゅ)看板(かんばん)(よう)せず。

Romanji

Ryōshu wa kanban o yōsezu.

Words

良酒 (りょうしゅ)
good wine; good drink
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
看板 (かんばん)
signboard; sign; billboard; hoarding; doorplate; draw; attraction; feature; highlight; spokesman; figurehead; reputation (of a shop); appearance; look; closing time
()
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
(よう)
cornerstone; main point; keystone; requirement; need; necessary; required

Kanji

Readings: リョウ、 よ.い、 -よ.い、 い.い、 -い.い
Meanings: good, pleasing, skilled
Readings: シュ、 さけ、 さか-
Meanings: sake, alcohol
Readings: カン、 み.る
Meanings: watch over, see
Readings: ハン、 バン、 いた
Meanings: plank, board, plate, stage
Readings: ヨウ、 い.る、 かなめ
Meanings: need, main point, essence, pivot, key to