Japanese meaning of 蒔かぬ種は生えぬ
Reading:
まかぬたねははえぬ (Makanu tane wa haenu)
English Translation:
You reap what you sow / Nothing comes from nothing
Scene & Cultural Context
Cultural Context:
Reflects a pragmatic Japanese view that actions directly lead to results.
結果を得るには行動が不可欠であるという日本的な現実主義が反映されています。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
Uses negative verb form "ぬ" (old form of ない) to emphasize the absence of outcome.
Trap for English Speakers
It’s metaphorical—no real seeds or plants are involved.