Japanese meaning of 案ずるより産むが易し

Reading:
あんずるよりうむがやすし (Anzuru yori umu ga yasushi)

English Translation:

It's easier done than said / It's easier to do than to worry

Scene & Cultural Context

Cultural Context:


Reflects Japanese encouragement toward decisive action rather than overthinking.

Grammar & Learning Points

Grammar Point

Uses the comparative structure "より~が易し" to express relative ease.

Trap for English Speakers

The literal translation about childbirth ("産む") is purely metaphorical.