Word Meaning 薪を抱いて火を救う
たきぎをいだいてひをすくう
takigi o idaitehi o sukuu
薪を抱いて火を救う is read as たきぎをいだいてひをすくう (takigi o idaitehi o sukuu) and means having one's good intentions backfire dangerously.
Meaning
English
- having one's good intentions backfire dangerously
- causing harm when trying to prevent it
- trying to put out a fire while carrying kindling
Reading
Kana
たきぎをいだいてひをすくう
Romaji
takigi o idaitehi o sukuu