笑う門には福来る

わらうかどにはふくきたる
Alternative writings: 笑う門には福来たる
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A proverb meaning 'good fortune will come to the house of those who smile' — people who are cheerful attract happiness and luck.

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Examples

おばあちゃんはいつも陽気で、よく『笑う門には福来る』と言っていた。

My grandmother was always cheerful and often said, 'Good fortune comes to a smiling home.'

つらい時こそ笑顔を忘れないで。笑う門には福来るからね。

Don't forget to smile especially when times are hard. Good things will come to a smiling home.

家庭の雰囲気が明るければ、自然と皆が助け合う。まさに笑う門には福来るだ。

If the family atmosphere is bright, people naturally help each other — truly, good fortune comes to a smiling home.