首鼠両端
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Meanings
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indecisive; sitting on the fence
A rare yojijukugo meaning inability to decide between two options; equivalent to 優柔不断 but more literary and uncommon.
See also: 首鼠
He was sitting on the fence and didn't agree with either proposal.
Expressions
- 首鼠両端を持すbe unable to make up one's mind; sit on the fence