Japanese meaning of 因循姑息
Reading:
いんじゅんこそく (injun kosoku)
English Translation:
Conservative and short-sighted measures
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Conservative and short-sighted measures
Cultural Context:
Political commentary, organizational reform criticism.
古い慣習にとらわれ、その場しのぎをすること。
政治批評や組織改革批判で頻出する。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase for passive avoidance; often with “な対応.”
Trap for English Speakers
May be misunderstood as careful planning.
Example
Basic Example
因循姑息な対応では問題は解決しない。
Conservative and short-sighted measures will not solve the problem.
Applied Example
政府は改革を先延ばしにし、因循姑息な政策を続けている。
The government keeps postponing reforms, taking Conservative and short-sighted measures.