事なかれ主義

ことなかれしゅぎ

(philosophy of) not rocking the boat; (principle of) letting sleeping dogs lie

Also written ことなかれ主義、事勿れ主義

Meaning

expn
(philosophy of) not rocking the boat; (principle of) letting sleeping dogs lie

Example sentences

事なかれ主義なんです。

I am playing it safe.
ジムは万事が事なかれ主義だ。

Jim always avoids trouble at all costs.
トムは事なかれ主義だからね。

Tom has a "don't rock the boat" policy.