also: はなもとしあん
noun
superficial thinking; shortsighted idea
A yojijukugo describing a way of thinking that is shallow, shortsighted, or based only on immediate appearances. Often used critically of plans or opinions that lack depth.
彼の提案は鼻元思案で、長期的な視点が欠けている。
His proposal is superficial and lacks a long-term perspective.
そんな鼻元思案では、問題の根本的な解決にはならない。
Such shortsighted thinking won't lead to a fundamental solution.