安物買いの銭失い

やすものがいのぜにうしない
Alternative writings: 安物買いのゼニ失い
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A proverb meaning buying cheap things often leads to wasting money because they break or don't last—'you get what you pay for.'

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Examples

この靴はすぐ壊れた。安物買いの銭失いだったね。

These shoes broke quickly. It was a case of 'buy cheap, lose money.'

安物買いの銭失いにならないように、評判を確認してから買おう。

To avoid wasting money on cheap items, check reviews before buying.

少し高くても耐久性のあるものを選んだ方がいい。安物買いの銭失いは避けたい。

It's better to choose something a bit more expensive but durable. I'd rather avoid buying cheap and wasting money.