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付かず離れず (つかずはなれず) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
expression, adverb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
keeping a proper distance ; neither too close nor too far ; maintaining a neutral stance
Describes a relationship or attitude where one avoids being overly intimate or completely detached; often used for interpersonal boundaries or diplomatic positions.
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That politician takes a neutral stance, not aligning closely with any faction.
Written forms 付つ かず 離はな れず
Standard kanji spelling using common characters for 'attach' and 'separate'.
つかず 離はな れず
Kana spelling is common and avoids kanji ambiguity.
即つ かず 離はな れず
rarely-used kanji form
Rare kanji form using 即; it is rarely used.
Kanji 離 detach, separation, disjoin 付 adhere, attach, refer to Similar words 距きょ 離り を 置お く Means to deliberately create distance, often temporarily; つかず離れず describes a sustained, moderate distance rather than an active withdrawal.
中ちゅう 立りつ Refers to formal neutrality, especially in conflicts or disputes; つかず離れず is more about personal or informal equidistance.
Etymology A set phrase combining the negative continuative forms of 付く (to attach) and 離れる (to separate), literally 'not attaching, not separating', expressing a state of moderate distance.
