しかをおうものはやまをみず
Meanings
Expression
Proverb
1. zeal is a bad servant; (lit.) the person who chases a deer does not see the mountain
Composed of
deer (esp. the sika deer, Cervus nippon); cervid
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
person
mountain; hill; mine; (mountain) forest; heap; pile; protruding or high part of an object
looking; viewing; (please) try (to)