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Prioritizing short-term pleasure or convenience over more valuable but delayed rewards, often implying a lack of foresight or maturity.
彼女は花より団子で、健康を犠牲にして甘いものを食べ続けた。
She's the type who sacrifices her health for sweets, preferring immediate pleasure.
花より団子な考え方は、長期的な成功を阻むことがある。
A 'hana yori dango' mindset can sometimes hinder long-term success.
This idiom is often used to describe someone who is impulsive or lacks long-term planning skills.
This idiom reflects a common cultural observation about human behavior, particularly in Japanese society, where long-term planning and delayed gratification are often valued.
Use this idiom to describe someone who consistently chooses short-term pleasure over long-term benefits, often with a slightly critical tone.
The phrase comes from a traditional Japanese proverb comparing the beauty of flowers (symbolizing long-term appreciation) with the immediate satisfaction of eating dango (sweet rice dumplings). It highlights the human tendency to choose instant gratification over more valuable but delayed rewards.
This idiom is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe someone who prioritizes immediate pleasure or convenience over more valuable long-term benefits. It can carry a slightly negative connotation, implying a lack of foresight or maturity.