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A1 Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

内気(うちき)bashfulness, shyness, reserve, timidity

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    1. Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

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      shy, bashful, timid, reserved

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    内気 【うちき】

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      内気(うちき)(いもうと)には友達(ともだち)(すく)ないです。

      My shy little sister has few friends. {bashfulness, shyness, reserve, timidity}

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      (ぼく)内気(うちき)なのでスピーチをするのが苦手(にがて)です。

      I am not good at giving speeches because of my shyness. {bashfulness, shyness, reserve, timidity}

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      内気(うちき)生徒(せいと)(ほか)生徒(せいと)たちの()(はい)れないでいます。

      The shy student is unable to join the circle of other students. {bashfulness, shyness, reserve, timidity}

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      人前(ひとまえ)(なに)もいえない内気(うちき)(むすめ)はリーダーには()いていません。

      The shy girl who cannot say anything in front of people is not suited to be a leader. {bashfulness, shyness, reserve, timidity}

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      物静(ものしず)かで内気(うちき)(ひと)とあって、(おっと)(なに)(かんが)えているかよく()からない。

      Meeting with a quiet and shy person, I often don't understand what my husband is thinking. {bashfulness, shyness, reserve, timidity}

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