触らぬ神に祟りなし

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Japanese[edit]

Kanji in this term
さわ
Grade: S
かみ
Grade: 3
たた
Hyōgaiji
kun’yomi
Alternative spelling
觸らぬ神に祟りなし (kyūjitai)

Etymology[edit]

Literally, “if you don't touch a deity, it will not curse you”.

Phrase[edit]

(さわ)らぬ(かみ)(たた)なし (sawaranu kami ni tatari nashi

  1. someone/something should be avoided (to keep troubles away)