案ずるより産むが易し

あんずるよりうむがやすし
Alternative writings: 案ずるより生むが易し, 案ずるより産むがやすし, 案ずるより産むが安し, 案ずるより生むが安し, 案ずるより生むがやすし, あんずるより産むがやすし, 案ずるよりうむがやすし, 案ずるよりうむが易し
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A proverb meaning 'it's easier to do than to worry about' — action is often less difficult than the worrying leading up to it.

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試験の準備が不安でも、まず一歩踏み出してみよう。案ずるより産むが易しだ。

Even if you're anxious about preparing for the exam, take the first step. It's easier to do than to worry about it.

起業は怖いと思っていたが、やってみると案ずるより産むが易しだった。

I thought starting a business would be scary, but when I tried it, it was easier than worrying about it.

考える時間を減らして行動しようという意味で、よく『案ずるより産むが易し』と言われる。

People often say 'it's easier to do than to worry' to encourage reducing overthinking and taking action.