A proverb meaning life has its ups and downs; a person who falls today may rise tomorrow.
失業して落ち込んでいた彼に、友人が『沈む瀬あれば浮かぶ瀬あり』と言って励ました。
A friend encouraged him, who was depressed after losing his job, saying 'life has its ups and downs.'
商売がうまくいかない時も慌てずに頑張ろう。沈む瀬あれば浮かぶ瀬ありだ。
Even if business isn't going well, don't panic — life has its ups and downs.
試験に落ちても気を落とさないで。沈む瀬あれば浮かぶ瀬あり。
Don't be discouraged if you fail the exam — there will be better times ahead.