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timid in Japanese

timid in Japanese is 憶病 — timid means easily frightened or lacking confidence, especially in unfamiliar situations.

timid in Japanese

憶病
adj
Pronounced: okubyō
Lacking in courage or confidence.

What does "timid" mean?

  1. adj Easily frightened or lacking confidence, especially in unfamiliar situations.
    "The timid puppy hid behind the sofa when guests arrived."
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timid in a sentence

  • The timid puppy hid behind the sofa when guests arrived.
  • She gave a timid answer, unsure if she was right.

Similar words in Japanese

shy

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What is "timid" in Japanese?

"timid" in Japanese is 憶病. timid means: Easily frightened or lacking confidence, especially in unfamiliar situations.

How do you pronounce 憶病?

"timid" in Japanese is 憶病, pronounced "okubyō".

How do you use "timid" in a sentence?

Example: "The timid puppy hid behind the sofa when guests arrived." In Japanese, "timid" is 憶病.

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