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薪
たきぎ
を
抱
いだ
いて
火
ひ
を
救
すく
う
Meanings
Expression
Idiomatic
1. having one's good intentions backfire dangerously; causing harm when trying to prevent it;
(lit.)
trying to put out a fire while carrying kindling
Kanji used
薪
firewood
抱
hug
火
fire
救
rescue