N1
ふわらいどう (fuwaraidou)
付和雷同
blindly following others; conforming; passively agreeing
💡 Nuance & Usage:
This is a 四字熟語 (yojijukugo - four-character idiom). It often carries a negative connotation, implying a lack of one's own opinion or critical thinking, just going along with what everyone else says. 自分の意見を持たずに、安易に他人の意見に同調すること。
📝 Example Sentences
彼はいつも付和雷同するだけで、自分の意見を持たない。
He always just blindly follows others and doesn't have his own opinion.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "付和雷同"!
彼は自分の意見を言わず、いつもみんなの意見に_______する。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「付和雷同する」は、自分の意見を持たずに、他人の意見に安易に同調することを意味します。
English: To 'fuwaraidou suru' means to blindly agree with others without having one's own opinion.
English: To 'fuwaraidou suru' means to blindly agree with others without having one's own opinion.
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