棚上(たなあ)げ

たなあげ
noun
shelving; tabling; setting aside
actionpolitics
1. shelving; tabling; setting aside
temporarily suspending discussion or action on a matter; putting something on the back burner
その議題(ぎだい)は棚上(たなあ)げになった。
That agenda item was shelved.
計画(けいかく)を棚上(たなあ)げにする。
To put the plan on hold.
紛争(ふんそう)の解決(かいけつ)は棚上(たなあ)げ状態(じょうたい)が続(つづ)いている。
The resolution of the dispute continues to be on hold.

Usage

Implies that a matter is set aside temporarily without being resolved or rejected. Often used in political, diplomatic, and business contexts.

Related words

「自分(じぶん)のことを棚(たな)に上(あ)げて」
(Setting aside one's own faults)

  • Used when someone criticizes others while ignoring their own similar problems.

Related Words

Synonym: 先送(さきおく)り (postponement; deferral)
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Added 2026.1.25 9:50 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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