noun
subservience to the powerful; serving the strong
A formal, somewhat literary term describing a smaller or weaker state's policy of deferring to a larger power. Often used in historical or political contexts, especially in East Asian diplomacy. The concept originates from the Chinese phrase 事大 (shìdà), meaning 'serving the great'.
事大主義は、弱小国が大国に従属する外交姿勢を指す。
Sadaejuui (事大主義) refers to a diplomatic stance where a small country subordinates itself to a great power.
歴史的に、朝鮮王
Historically, the Joseon dynasty adopted a policy of serving the great (事大) toward China.