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reluctant in Japanese

reluctant in Japanese is 嫌, 嫌がる — reluctant means unwilling to do something; hesitant or resistant to taking an action.

reluctant in Japanese

adj
Pronounced: iya
嫌がる
adj
Pronounced: iyagaru

What does "reluctant" mean?

  1. adj Unwilling to do something; hesitant or resistant to taking an action.
    "She was reluctant to sign the contract without reading it first."
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reluctant in a sentence

  • She was reluctant to sign the contract without reading it first.
  • He seemed reluctant to admit he was wrong.

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What is "reluctant" in Japanese?

"reluctant" in Japanese is 嫌, 嫌がる. reluctant means: Unwilling to do something; hesitant or resistant to taking an action.

How do you pronounce 嫌?

"reluctant" in Japanese is 嫌, pronounced "iya".

How do you use "reluctant" in a sentence?

Example: "She was reluctant to sign the contract without reading it first." In Japanese, "reluctant" is 嫌, 嫌がる.

Are there other ways to say "reluctant" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "reluctant": 嫌, 嫌がる.

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