飛ぶ鳥跡を濁さず

とぶとりあとをにごさず
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Proverb: 'A departing bird does not soil its nest.' It means one should leave a place in good order and not cause trouble for others when leaving.

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Examples

彼は転職の際、引き継ぎをしっかり行い、飛ぶ鳥跡を濁さず去った。

When he changed jobs, he handed over his duties properly and left without leaving a mess.

この会社を去る時は皆に感謝を伝え、飛ぶ鳥跡を濁さずに去りたい。

When leaving this company I want to thank everyone and leave without causing trouble.

母はいつも「立つ鳥跡を濁さず」と言って、掃除や整理をきちんとするよう教えた。

My mother always told us 'a departing bird does not soil its nest' and taught us to clean up properly.