時は金なり

ときはかねなり
Alternative writings: 時は金也, 時は金成り
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A proverb meaning 'time is money' — time is valuable and should not be wasted, comparable to money in value.

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Examples

祖父はいつも『時は金なり』と言って、時間を大切にしていた。

My grandfather always said 'time is money' and valued his time.

無駄な会議を減らすべきだ。時は金なりだから。

We should cut down on pointless meetings — time is money.