魚心あれば水心

Illustration representing the proverb 魚心あれば水心

魚心あれば水心

(うおごころあればみずごころ)

Japanese meaning

相手が好きになってくれたら、こちらもそれに応ずる準備があるということ。

English meaning

If there is mutual affection, there is mutual willingness.

Literal English translation

If there is a fish's heart, there is a water's heart.