Yojijukugo
Japanese meaning of 深謀遠慮
Reading:
Voice sample:
しんぼうえんりょ (shinbou enryo)
English Translation:
Deep foresight and careful planning
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Long‑range, deeply thought‑out strategy; prudent planning that anticipates ripple effects.
日本語で読む
長期的視野に立つ周到な計略・配慮。副作用まで織り込む慎重さを含む。
Cultural Context:
Praised in profiles of statesmen/executives; can shade toward “scheming” when secrecy/manipulation is implied.
日本語で読む
政治家・経営者賛辞で称揚される一方、密室性が強いと「策士」として負の含みも。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase for deep planning and foresight; often with “を巡らす.”
日本語で読む
• 入念な計画や先を見通す思慮を表し、「〜を巡らす」と組み合わせることが多い。
Trap for English Speakers
May be mistaken as overthinking.
日本語で読む
考えすぎと誤解されることがある。
Example
Example 1Basic Example
彼は深謀遠慮のうえで決断した。
He made the decision with deep foresight and careful planning.
Example 2Applied Example
将軍は深謀遠慮をもって布陣し、敵軍を一歩も寄せつけなかった。
The general deployed his troops with deep foresight and careful planning, keeping the enemy at bay.
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