the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak in Japanese

the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak in Japanese is 心熱けれど肉体は弱し.

the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak in Japanese

心熱けれど肉体は弱し

phrase

As much as one wishes to achieve something, the frailties of the human body often make it impossible. Sometimes extended to jocular or organizational referents.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak" in Japanese?

"the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak" in Japanese is 心熱けれど肉体は弱し.

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