to avoid bringing up a problem that will cause trouble
問題を引き起こすことになる話題を持ち出さないようにする (mondai o hikiokosu koto ni naru wadai o mochidasanai yoni suru)
"It is better to let sleeping dogs lie."
"眠っている犬はそのままにしておくのがよい。" (nemutteiru inu wa sono mama ni shite oku no ga yoi)
to do or say kind things to others
a trait or quality common among family members
to monitor someone or something closely
not very intelligent; not a genius
to go out and enjoy oneself in a lively and extravagant way
to get an enthusiastic applause from the audience
