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.
彼は模様眺めを決め込んで、まだ態度を表明していない。
He's decided to wait and see, and hasn't stated his position yet.
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.