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all's well that begins well; a good start makes a good end
A proverb meaning that if something begins smoothly, the rest will go well too. Often cited to encourage care and attention at the very start of a task or project.
始め良ければ終わり良しと言う。
As they say, all's well that begins well.
始め良ければ終わり良しだから、最初が肝心だ。
Since a good start makes a good end, the very beginning is what matters.
始め良ければ終わり良しと言うように、新しいプロジェクトの立ち上げには特に気を使いたい。
As the proverb "all's well that begins well" says, I want to be especially careful when launching a new project.
A proverb often quoted in business and educational settings to stress the importance of a careful start. Frequently introduced with 〜と言うように or 〜と言うとおり to lead into the speaker's main point.
USAGE:
- Often used as encouragement at the start of a new venture
- May serve as a self-reminder before beginning preparation work
- Sometimes used reflectively after a project succeeded thanks to a strong opening
NOTE:
The phrase corresponds closely to the English title and proverb "All's well that ends well" — but reversed. The Japanese version emphasizes the start as the cause; the English version emphasizes the ending as what ultimately matters. The two are not interchangeable in nuance.
RELATED:
- 終わり良ければ全て良し: all's well that ends well — the more direct counterpart to the English proverb