Translation guide
The concept of not interfering in the affairs of others, often expressed through set phrases or descriptive patterns rather than a single direct equivalent.
Expressing the idea of not meddling or intervening in someone else's business or affairs.
A noun meaning 'noninterference' or 'nonintervention', used in formal or written contexts to describe a policy or principle.
我が社は他社の経営に不干渉の方針を取っています。
Our company has a policy of noninterference in the management of other companies.
Literally 'do not interfere', a straightforward verbal phrase used in everyday conversation.
彼は私の仕事に干渉しない。
He doesn't interfere with my work.
Means 'not to butt in' or 'not to meddle', more casual and often used in personal relationships.
親は子供の進路に口出ししない方がいい。
Parents should not interfere in their children's career choices.
Literally 'not to burn meddling', meaning to refrain from being nosy or offering unwanted help. Colloquial and slightly old-fashioned.
お節介を焼かないで、自分のことに集中しなさい。
Stop meddling and focus on your own business.
Referring to a policy of not intervening in the internal affairs of another country.
A compound noun specifically meaning 'noninterference in internal affairs', used in diplomatic or political discourse.
国際社会は内政不干渉の原則を尊重すべきだ。
The international community should respect the principle of noninterference in internal affairs.
Means 'nonintervention', often used in military or political contexts.
Expressing the idea of not bothering or disturbing someone, letting them be.
A common phrase meaning 'to leave someone alone' or 'to let someone be', often used when someone needs space.
彼は落ち込んでいるから、そっとしておこう。
He's feeling down, so let's leave him alone.
Means 'to leave alone' or 'to neglect', can be slightly negative depending on context.
彼女は忙しいから、放っておいてあげて。
She's busy, so just leave her be.
Directly translating 'noninterference' as 非干渉 (ひかんしょう) is not standard; use 不干渉 instead.
干渉しない is more formal and can refer to any kind of interference, while 口出ししない specifically refers to verbal meddling or butting in.
その国は紛争への不介入を宣言した。
The country declared nonintervention in the conflict.