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· Japanese
心猿
3 English words descend from Japanese
心猿
, most common first.
mind monkey
Synonym of monkey mind
monkey mind
A Buddhist concept that describes the state of restlessness, capriciousness, and lack of control of one's thoughts.
monkey of the mind
Synonym of monkey mind