付つかず離はなれず

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.

• 彼かれとはつかず離はなれずの関かん係けいを保たもっている。

  I maintain a relationship with him that is neither too close nor too distant.

• あの政せい治じ家かはどの派は閥ばつにもつかず離はなれずの立たち場ばを取とっている。

  That politician takes a neutral stance, not aligning closely with any faction.