割れ鍋に綴じ蓋

われなべにとじぶた
Alternative writings: 破れ鍋に綴じ蓋, 割れ鍋に閉じ蓋, 割れ鍋にとじ蓋, われ鍋にとじ蓋, 破鍋に綴蓋
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A proverb meaning 'there is a suitable partner for everyone'—that two imperfect people can be well matched and complement each other's faults.

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あの二人は見た目も性格も違うけれど、割れ鍋に綴じ蓋のようにうまくやっている。

Those two look and act differently, but they get along well like a cracked pot with a fitted lid.

『割れ鍋に綴じ蓋』という諺は、完璧でなくても自分に合う人がいることを教えてくれる。

The proverb 'ware nabe ni tojibuta' teaches that even if you're not perfect, there is someone who suits you.

親は子どもに『割れ鍋に綴じ蓋』の精神で、相手の良いところを見るよう勧めた。

The parents encouraged their child to look for the good in a partner, following the spirit of 'ware nabe ni tojibuta'.