馬鹿は風邪を引かない

ばかはかぜをひかない
Alternative writings: バカは風邪を引かない
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A proverb literally meaning 'stupid people don't catch colds.' It is used ironically or as folk belief, suggesting that oblivious or careless people may not notice illness.

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Examples

彼は熱があるのに仕事に来た。まさに『馬鹿は風邪を引かない』だね。

He came to work despite having a fever. Truly 'stupid people don't catch colds,' huh.

母は『馬鹿は風邪を引かない』と言って、体調のいい彼をからかった。

My mother teased him by saying 'stupid people don't catch colds' because he seemed fine.