“Once bitten twice shy” in Japanese
Short answer
Once bitten twice shy in Japanese is “傷弓の鳥” (shoukyuunotori). Full meaning: (person who is) once bitten twice shy, someone who has become overly cautious due to a bad experience.
Other ways to say “Once bitten twice shy” in Japanese
蛇に噛まれて朽ち縄に怖じる
hebinikamaretekuchinawaniojiru once bitten twice shy, to become over cautious from a bad experience
羹に懲りて膾を吹く
atsumononikoritenamasuwofuku a burnt child dreads the fire, once bitten twice shy, to become overcautious from a bad experience
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