English Dictionary

noonday devil

名詞

A demon, thought to be active at the noon hour, that inclines its victims (usually monastics) to restlessness, excitability and inattention to their duties. Used as a synonym for acedia (Greek ακηδία (akidía)).

日本語の意味

正午頃に活動すると信じられる悪魔で、特に僧侶などに不安定さ、興奮、職務に対する無頓着さを引き起こす存在。精神的怠惰（アケディア）の同義語としても使われる。

During their midday rest, the abbot warned that the noonday devil could creep back into a monk's heart, bringing restlessness and a neglect of duty.

昼どきの休憩中、修道院長は正午の悪魔（アケディア）が修道士の心に忍び込み、不安や職務の怠慢をもたらすことがあると警告した。

意味（1）

A demon, thought to be active at the noon hour, that inclines its victims (usually monastics) to restlessness, excitability and inattention to their duties. Used as a synonym for acedia (Greek ακηδία (akidía)).

noonday devils （ plural ）