English Dictionary

the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak

ことわざ

As much as one wishes to achieve something, the frailties of the human body often make it impossible.

日本語の意味

思いは強くても、体はついていかない / 意志はあっても、肉体がそれに追いつかない / 心は前向きでも、体が伴わない

I promised to help paint the house this weekend, but the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak, so I ended up resting instead.

この週末に家のペンキ塗りを手伝うと約束しましたが、心はあっても体がついていかず、結局休むことになりました。

意味（1）

As much as one wishes to achieve something, the frailties of the human body often make it impossible.