Japanese phrase
まさに急がば回れです。 ma sa ni iso ga ba mawa re de su
Meaning
Rushing can make the journey take longer.
When to use it
Says that hurrying can lead to a longer process. It offers a gentle reminder to choose a careful route when shortcuts may create problems.
Example dialogue
急ぐより確認して進めましょう。 iso gu yo ri kaku nin shi te susu me ma shō
Let's check everything instead of rushing ahead.
まさに急がば回れです。 ma sa ni iso ga ba mawa re de su
Rushing can make the journey take longer.