A proverb meaning it's better to ask and feel embarrassed for a moment than to not ask and be ignorant forever—encourages asking questions.
新人の彼に『聞くは一時の恥、聞かぬは末代の恥』だとアドバイスした。
I advised the new employee, 'It's better to ask and be embarrassed for a moment than to remain ignorant forever.'
授業で手を挙げるのは勇気がいるが、聞くは一時の恥、聞かぬは末代の恥だ。
It takes courage to raise your hand in class, but it's better to ask than to remain ignorant.
疑問があれば遠慮しないで聞いてください。聞くは一時の恥、聞かぬは末代の恥ですよ。
If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask. It's better to ask now than be ignorant forever.