餅は餅屋

もちはもちや
Alternative readings: モチはモチや
Alternative writings: もちはもち屋, モチはモチ屋
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A proverb meaning you should go to a specialist for the best results; literally, 'for mochi, (go to) the mochi shop.'

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パソコンの修理は自分でやるよりプロに頼んだほうがいい。餅は餅屋だよ。

It's better to have a professional fix your computer than to do it yourself. You should go to the specialist.

家具の塗装は難しいから、餅は餅屋と言って業者に任せた。

Painting the furniture was difficult, so I followed the proverb and left it to a contractor.

和菓子の注文は店に直接依頼した。餅は餅屋だからね。

I ordered Japanese sweets directly from the shop. After all, specialists know best.