話上手は聞き上手

Illustration representing the proverb 話上手は聞き上手

話上手は聞き上手

(はなしじょうずはききじょうず)

Japanese meaning

話すのが上手い人は、相手の話を聞くのも上手だ。

English meaning

Someone good at speaking is also good at listening.

Literal English translation

A good talker is a good listener.