触らぬ神に祟りなし（さわらぬかみにたたりなし）
JLPT N1 · noun
Meaning: let sleeping gods lie/don't stir up trouble
Example sentences
- 触らぬ神に祟りなしで、関わらないでおく。 — Better to leave well enough alone, so he stays out of it.
- 面倒ごとには触らぬ神に祟りなしだ。 — When it comes to trouble, it's best not to get involved.
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