A proverb meaning that persistent, small efforts eventually produce results — constant dripping wears away the stone; perseverance wins the day.
毎日少しずつ練習すれば上手くなる。雨垂れ石を穿つという言葉の通りだ。
Practice a little every day and you'll improve. It's true what they say: constant dripping wears away the stone.
長年の研究の積み重ねが成果を生んだ。雨垂れ石を穿つという精神で続けた結果だ。
Years of accumulated research produced results. It was the result of continuing with a 'constant dripping' spirit.
ダイエットは一回の努力では無理だが、毎日の習慣がやがて形になる。雨垂れ石を穿つだ。
You can't lose weight with a single effort, but daily habits will eventually take shape—constant dripping wears away the stone.