意馬心猿

いばしんえん

Meanings

1. Noun it is hard to keep one's worldly desires and passions in check

Kanji

• 意 mind. Read as イ.
• 馬 horse
• 心 heart. Read as シン.
• 猿 monkey. Read as エン.

Word lists

• Buddhism
• Yojijukugo (四字熟語)

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