急がば回れ

いそがばまわれ
Alternative writings: 急がば廻れ
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Proverb: When you're in a hurry, taking a shortcut or risky method can slow you down; it's often faster to take a safe, slightly longer route — 'more haste, less speed.'

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工事で道が混んでいるときは急がば回れと考えて別の道を使ったほうがいい。

When the road is congested due to construction, it's better to think 'more haste, less speed' and take another route.

重要な書類を急いで作るより、急がば回れで確認を丁寧にした方がミスが減る。

Rather than rushing important documents, it's better to follow 'more haste, less speed' and check them carefully to reduce mistakes.

山登りでは無理をすると危ない。急がば回れという考えを忘れないでください。

When mountain climbing, it's dangerous to overexert yourself. Don't forget the idea of 'more haste, less speed.'