少年老い易く学成り難し

しょうねんおいやすくがくなりがたし
Alternative writings: 少年老いやすく学成りがたし, 少年老いやすく学なりがたし
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A proverb meaning that youth passes quickly and it is difficult to acquire learning; it teaches the importance of studying hard while young.

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先生はよく『少年老い易く学成り難し』と言って、若いうちの勉強を勧めた。

The teacher often said, 'Youth passes easily, learning is hard,' encouraging students to study while young.

このことわざは、時間を無駄にせず努力する大切さを伝えている。

This proverb conveys the importance of not wasting time and working hard.