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Japanese

げんじょういじ
Meaning: maintaining the status quo; keeping things as they are
Part of Speech: Noun, Four-character idiom

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Example

変化を恐れて現状維持を選ぶと、問題が長引くこともある。
If you choose to maintain the status quo out of fear of change, problems may drag on.

Usage Notes

Used when someone keeps the present situation unchanged instead of taking action or making reforms. It can sound neutral or critical depending on context.

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