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とりあとにご 鳥跡
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
1. it is simply common courtesy to clean up after yourself; a bird does not foul the nest it is about to leave; on leaving a place, one should see that all is in good orderProverb, See also 跡を濁す
Other forms
立つ鳥あとを濁さず 【たつとりあとをにごさず】立つ鳥後を濁さず 【たつとりあとをにごさず】
Notes
立つ鳥後を濁さず: Irregular kanji usage.

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