百ひゃっ家か争そう鳴めい

noun

let a hundred schools of thought contend

A yojijukugo originating from the Warring States period in China, referring to a situation where many different schools of thought or opinions compete freely. Often used in political, academic, or ideological contexts.

• この学がっ会かいでは百ひゃっ家か争そう鳴めいの議ぎ論ろんが行おこなわれた。

  At this academic conference, a free and vigorous exchange of diverse opinions took place.