迷まよえる羊ひつじ

expression, noun

stray sheep; lost sheep

A set phrase, often used metaphorically for a person who has lost their way in life or morally. Originates from the biblical parable of the lost sheep.

• 彼かれは迷まよえる羊ひつじのように、人じん生せいの目もく的てきを見み失うしなっていた。

  He had lost sight of his purpose in life, like a stray sheep.

• 教きょう会かいでは迷まよえる羊ひつじを救すくうための活かつ動どうを行おこなっている。

  The church carries out activities to save lost sheep.