模様眺め (もようながめ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
wait-and-see; sitting on the fence; waiting to see which way the wind blows
Describes a cautious, non-committal attitude of observing a situation before acting. Often used in business or political contexts.
市場の動きが読めないので、今は模様眺めが賢明だ。
Since we can't read the market trends, a wait-and-see approach is wise for now.