三さん無む主しゅ義ぎ

noun

three noes principle; principle of indolence, indifference, and irresponsibility

Historical term describing the perceived apathetic temperament of Japanese youth in the 1970s: no drive, no interest, no sense of responsibility. Often used critically.

• 1970年ねん代だいの若わか者ものは三さん無む主しゅ義ぎだと言いわれた。

  Young people in the 1970s were said to follow the 'three noes principle'.

• 三さん無む主しゅ義ぎという言こと葉ばは、当とう時じの若わか者もの気質かたぎを批ひ判はん的てきに表あらわしている。

  The term 'three noes principle' critically captures the youth temperament of that era.