立つ鳥、跡を濁さず

Illustration representing the proverb 立つ鳥、跡を濁さず

立つ鳥、跡を濁さず

(たつとり、あとをにごさず)

Japanese meaning

立ち去る者は、後始末をきちんとしなければならないということ。

English meaning

One must leave things in order when departing.

Literal English translation

A bird taking flight doesn’t muddy its path.