足るを知る

Reading

Kana: たるをしる

Romaji: taruwoshiru

Definition

exp

1

to know one has enough; to be satisfied with one's lot in life

Note: idiomatic expression

Kanji

足

Readings: ソク、 あし、 た.りる、 た.る、 た.す

Meanings: leg, foot, be sufficient, counter for pairs of footwear

知

Readings: チ、 し.る、 し.らせる

Meanings: know, wisdom