Vocab Info
N1 Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun
臆病cowardice, timidity
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Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun
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cowardly, timid, easily frightened
All Forms
臆病 【おくびょう】、憶病 【おくびょう】、おく病 【おくびょう】
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虫に対して臆病な女性が多いです。
A lot of women are easily frightened of bugs.
犬に比べて、猫は臆病である事がとても多い。
Compared to dogs, cats are often much more timid.
臆病な人とは一緒にお化け屋敷に行きたくありません。
I don't want to go to a haunted house with someone who's easily scared.
好きで好きで堪らなかった彼に浮気されて以来、恋愛に臆病になってしまった。
Ever since the guy I was crazy about cheated on me, I've become timid when it comes to love.
確かに私は臆病な性格だが、夜のバイト終わりに私を迎えに来るには及ばない。
Sure, I'm a bit timid, but that doesn't mean you have to come pick me up after my night shift.
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