“Less is more” in Japanese
Short answer
Less is more in Japanese is “シンプルイズベスト” (shinpuruizubesuto). Full meaning: simple is best, less is more.
Other ways to say “Less is more” in Japanese
過ぎたるは猶及ばざるが如し
sugitaruhanaooyobazarugagotoshi the last drop makes the cup run over, too much of a good thing, less is more
過ぎたるは及ばざるがごとし
sugitaruhaoyobazarugagotoshi the last drop makes the cup run over, too much of a good thing, less is more
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