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[こと(事)·な·か·れ·しゅ(主)·ぎ(義)]
kotonakareshugi
expression, noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[ことなかれしゅ(主)·ぎ(義)]
kotonakareshugi
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[こと(事)·なか(勿)·れ·しゅ(主)·ぎ(義)]
kotonakareshugi
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Root Words:

[こと(事) + なかれ + しゅ(主)·ぎ(義)]
koto + nakare + shugi

English Meaning(s) for 事なかれ主義

expression, noun
  1. (principle of) letting sleeping dogs lie; peace-at-any-price; don't rock the boat
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Meanings for each kanji in 事なかれ主義

» matter; thing; fact; business; reason; possibly
» lord; chief; master; main thing; principal
» righteousness; justice; morality; honor; loyalty; meaning

Stroke Order Diagrams for 事なかれ主義

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Sample Sentences for 事なかれ主義

I am playing it safe.
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Jim always avoids trouble at all costs.
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