JMdict: 1593340
事なかれ主義 【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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 事 | Matter, Thing, Fact, Business, Reason, Possibly | ジ, ズ | こと, つか.う, つか.える |
| 主 | Lord, Chief, Master, Main Thing, Principal | シュ, ス, シュウ | ぬし, おも, あるじ |
| 義 | Righteousness, Justice, Morality, Honor, Loyalty, Meaning | ギ |