知らぬが仏

しらぬがほとけ
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Proverb meaning 'ignorance is bliss' — sometimes not knowing something is better because it spares you worry or pain.

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まだ詳細を知らせない方がいいだろう。知らぬが仏というし。

It's probably better not to tell them the details yet. After all, ignorance is bliss.

驚きのサプライズは、知らぬが仏だから内緒にしておこう。

Surprise events rely on ignorance being bliss, so let's keep it secret.

ネガティブな噂を聞くより知らない方が幸せだ。知らぬが仏だね。

It's better not to hear negative rumors; ignorance is bliss.