★転(ころ)ばぬ先(さき)の杖(つえ) [Japanese Proverb]

転(ころ)ばぬ Not to fall
先(さき) advance
杖(つえ) stick

It is too late if you fall, so walk with your stick in advance.
This proverb means to prepare in advance before you fail.
In English, Prevention is better than cure, Look before you leap, etc.

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★Let's use this proverb in the conversation!

寝(ね)る前(まえ)に明日(あした)の準備(じゅんび)をしてね。
You should prepare for tomorrow before you sleep.

転(ころ)ばぬ先(さき)の杖(つえ) よ!
Look before you leap.

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