悪あく知ち識しき

noun

bad friend; evil spiritual guide

Buddhist term for a person who leads one away from the correct path, often contrasted with 善知識 (good spiritual friend). Used in religious contexts.

See also: 善知識

• 悪あく知ち識しきに惑まどわされず、正ただしい道みちを歩あゆみなさい。

  Do not be led astray by bad friends; walk the right path.