Kigane

JLPT N1

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気兼ね (Kigane) is a Japanese noun meaning “constraint, reserve, feeling hesitant, being afraid of troubling someone”.

Meanings

  1. noun, suru verb, intransitive verbconstraint; reserve; feeling hesitant; being afraid of troubling someone

Kanji in 気兼ね

spiritconcurrently

Related words

spiritfeelinglivelyseriousnessto noticeillness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold)to be carefulcoolfeelingto likecourageextramarital sex