うやむや

Alternative writings: 有耶無耶
Frequency:
1

A state of vagueness or uncertainty; something left indefinite, unresolved, or made ambiguous.

Na-AdjectiveNounYojijukugoUsually Kana

Examples

問題をうやむやにしてはいけない。きちんと結論を出そう。

Don't leave the issue vague. Let's reach a clear conclusion.

彼の説明はうやむやで、誰も納得しなかった。

His explanation was vague and no one was convinced.

その件はうやむやのまま終わってしまった。

That matter ended up unresolved/left in ambiguity.

うやむやに扱うと後でトラブルになることが多い。

If you handle things vaguely, it often leads to trouble later.

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