Japanese meaning of 優柔不断
Reading:
ゆうじゅうふだん (yuujyuu fudan)
English Translation:
Indecisive and unable to make firm decisions
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Indecisive and unable to make firm decisions.
Cultural Context:
Common in personality assessments, leadership critiques, and everyday interpersonal advice.
決断力がなく、なかなか決められないこと。
性格診断やリーダー批評、日常会話での人物評価に頻出。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Adjectival noun meaning “indecisive,” often with “な態度.”
Trap for English Speakers
May be misunderstood as “gentle and flexible” due to the “柔” character.
Example
Basic Example
彼は優柔不断で、なかなか選択できない。
He is indecisive and struggles to make choices.
Applied Example
優柔不断な態度ではチャンスを逃す。
An indecisive attitude will make you miss opportunities.