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Meanings
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one's course of action; whether to stay or resign
A yojijukugo used in formal or political contexts to refer to a person's decision about remaining in a position or stepping down, and more broadly one's conduct or move in a given situation.
The minister was asked to clarify whether he would stay in office or resign.
His course of action is attracting attention.