◆蛇を画きて足を添う　Hebi wo egakite ashi wo sou.
  • 解釈：余計なつけ足し、なくてもよい無駄なもののたとえ。
  • Literal：A snake is drawn and a leg is attached.
  • Interpretation：It is excessive. It is useless. Put a fifth wheel to the coach.
  • 類義： 蛇足。蛇足をなす。無用の長物。
GLN 日本の諺・金言・名言　A proverb, a maxim, and a wise saying of Japan.