noun
unity of body and spirit
A yojijukugo expressing the ideal state where physical body and spirit are in harmony, often used in philosophical, religious, or martial arts contexts.
武道では霊肉一致が理想とされる。
In martial arts, unity of body and spirit is considered the ideal.
A yojijukugo composed of 霊 (spirit), 肉 (flesh), 一致 (agreement, unity). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it reflects a common East Asian philosophical concept of harmonizing mind and body.