冷や酒と親の意見は後できく

ひやざけとおやのいけんはあとできく
Alternative writings: 冷や酒と親の意見は後で効く
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Proverb meaning you may not appreciate your parents' advice when you're young, but will find it valuable later — like chilled sake whose effect is felt afterward.

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若いころは反発していたが、今は「冷や酒と親の意見は後できく」だと感じる。

When I was young I resisted, but now I feel 'you'll appreciate your parents' advice later'.

両親の言うことを無視して失敗したとき、祖母が『冷や酒と親の意見は後できく』と慰めてくれた。

When I ignored my parents and failed, my grandmother comforted me, saying 'you'll appreciate your parents' advice later.'