Japanese Word · Intermediate
対岸の火事
fire on the opposite shore, no skin off one's nose, someone else's problem
Pronunciation: say 対岸の火事
Meaning
fire on the opposite shore, no skin off one's nose, someone else's problem
Example
これは決して対岸の火事ではありません。
This is definitely not just someone else's problem.
Practice tips
- Practice 対岸の火事 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.