下手な鉄砲も数撃てば当たる

へたなてっぽうもかずうてばあたる
Alternative writings: 下手な鉄砲も数打てば当たる
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A proverb meaning that even an unskilled person can succeed by chance if they try often enough; repetition increases the chance of success.

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新しい企画がすぐにうまくいかなくても、諦めずに続ければ下手な鉄砲も数撃てば当たる。

Even if a new project doesn't succeed right away, if you keep at it you may eventually hit the mark — even a poor shot will hit with enough tries.

応募数を増やせば受かる可能性も上がる。下手な鉄砲も数撃ちゃ当たるよ。

If you increase the number of applications, your chance of acceptance rises. Even a poor marksman will hit by firing many shots.

まずは量をこなそう。下手な鉄砲も数撃てば当たるから。

First, get a lot of practice. Even an unskilled person can succeed if they try enough times.

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