渡る世間に鬼はない

わたるせけんにおにはない
Alternative writings: 渡る世間に鬼は無い
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A proverb meaning 'not everyone in the world is cruel' — there are kind people out there, so don't distrust everyone.

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困っていたら助けてくれる人がいるよ。渡る世間に鬼はないから心配しすぎないで。

If you're in trouble someone will help you. Not everyone in the world is cruel, so don't worry too much.

彼は最初は人を信用しなかったが、いい人に出会って『渡る世間に鬼はない』と言った。

At first he didn't trust people, but after meeting a good person he said, 'Not everyone in the world is cruel.'

ボランティアに助けられて、渡る世間に鬼はないと感じた。

Being helped by volunteers made me feel that not everyone in the world is cruel.