JMdict: 1593340
ことなかれ主義 【ことなかれしゅぎ】
- [exp,n] (philosophy of) not rocking the boat; (principle of) letting sleeping dogs lie
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
---|---|---|---|---|
主 | Lord, Chief, Master, Main Thing, Principal | シュ, ス, シュウ | ぬし, おも, あるじ | 3 |
義 | Righteousness, Justice, Morality, Honor, Loyalty, Meaning | ギ | 5 |