◆多岐亡羊 Taki-bouyou.
- 解釈：学問の道が細分化しすぎて真理を得がたいこと。転じて、幾つもの方針があるため、どれを選ぶべきか迷ってしまうことのたとえ。「岐」は、枝道・分かれ道のこと。「亡」は、逃げるという意味。
- Literal：Since there were many byways, the sheep was missed.
- Interpretation：Since learning is subdivided, it is difficult to acquire the truth. Since there are many plans, it is bewildered by choosing. In too much dispute truth is lost.
- 類義：岐路亡羊。亡羊の嘆。