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reserved in Japanese

reserved in Japanese is 引っ込み思案 — reserved means slow to show emotion or share opinions; quietly restrained in manner.

reserved in Japanese

引っ込み思案
adj
Pronounced: hikkomijian
(comparable) Slow to reveal emotion or opinions.

What does "reserved" mean?

  1. adj Slow to show emotion or share opinions; quietly restrained in manner.
    "He seemed reserved at first, but opened up once he knew people."
  2. adj Set aside or booked in advance for a particular person or purpose.
    "That seat is reserved for the guest of honor."
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reserved in a sentence

  • He seemed reserved at first, but opened up once he knew people.
  • She gave a reserved nod instead of celebrating loudly.
  • That seat is reserved for the guest of honor.

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What is "reserved" in Japanese?

"reserved" in Japanese is 引っ込み思案. reserved means: Slow to show emotion or share opinions; quietly restrained in manner.

How do you pronounce 引っ込み思案?

"reserved" in Japanese is 引っ込み思案, pronounced "hikkomijian".

How do you use "reserved" in a sentence?

Example: "He seemed reserved at first, but opened up once he knew people." In Japanese, "reserved" is 引っ込み思案.

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