hesitate in Japanese
hesitate in Japanese is 躊躇う, ためらう, 躊躇 — hesitate means to pause before doing or deciding something because of doubt or reluctance.
hesitate in Japanese
躊躇う
Pronounced: tamerau
(intransitive) To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination.
ためらう
Pronounced: tamerau
(intransitive) To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination.
躊躇
Pronounced: chuucho
(intransitive) To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination.
What does "hesitate" mean?
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verb To pause before doing or deciding something because of doubt or reluctance.
"Don't hesitate to call if you need help."
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hesitate in a sentence
- Don't hesitate to call if you need help.
- She hesitated at the door, unsure whether to knock.
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What is "hesitate" in Japanese?
"hesitate" in Japanese is 躊躇う, ためらう, 躊躇. hesitate means: To pause before doing or deciding something because of doubt or reluctance.
How do you pronounce 躊躇う?
"hesitate" in Japanese is 躊躇う, pronounced "tamerau".
How do you use "hesitate" in a sentence?
Example: "Don't hesitate to call if you need help." In Japanese, "hesitate" is 躊躇う, ためらう, 躊躇.
Are there other ways to say "hesitate" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "hesitate": 躊躇う, ためらう, 躊躇.
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