Scroll down to see all 5 hand-lettered designs If It's Worth Doing, It's Worth Doing Promptly in Japanese is  which is read zen wa isoge. The Japanese expression zen wa isoge means "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing prompty; If it is a good thing, hurry and do it" and is composed of the kanji  (read zen) meaning "good, goodness, right, virtue" and  (read isoge) which is the imperative form of the verb  (read isogu) meaning "to hurry, to rush, to hasten, to make something happen sooner". Notice that the dictionary lists this as "zen ha isoge" and not "zen wa isoge". The grammatical particle  is written with the hiragana ha but it is always read "wa". We give how it is read while the dictionary gives how it is written. Interesting, yes? In Even Monkeys Fall from Trees: The Wit and Wisdom of Japanese Proverbs (Vol 1) by David Galef , the author translates the saying as "Do Quickly What Is Good" and equates this with the saying "Strike While The Iron Is Hot". Translations You Can Trust We want you to be as happy with the Japanese translation as you are with Master Takase's beautiful art. So we have made it easy to confirm the translation for yourself by simply clicking on If It's Worth Doing, It's Worth Doing Promptly (zen wa isoge) which links to the independent Jeffrey's Japanese English Dictionary. Order as Original Art, Graphic Art or as a Tattoo For Tattoos: Immediately get your tattoo design - As soon as you order you will be given a link to get the design. There is no waiting!And we provide you with everything you need for the perfect Japanese tattoo including the line art (also called a stencil) that your tattoo artist will need to correctly ink the design. Just print the design and take it to your favorite tattoo artist. Getting the perfect Japanese Tattoo is now safe and easy! Original Art We are also pleased to offer this design as an original work of art personally created by Master Takase when your order is placed. This beautiful work of art will be completed in about two days and shipped from Takase Studios from the beautiful state of Washington. We have several options for unframed art and one framed option. Each is on handmade Japanese paper which we purchase directly from papermakers in Kochi Japan. This unique paper is perfect for Western-style framing and really brings out the beauty of the brush strokes. And, along with the art on handmade Japanese paper, we also offer this design as a Japanese Scroll. These beautiful scrolls have silk borders and come ready to display. Truly a wonderful gift. If you have any questions please contact us |
