Vocab Info
N1 な-Adjective
臆病
cowardice, timidity
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Examples
虫に対して臆病な女性が多いです。
There are many women who show timidity towards bugs. {cowardice, timidity}
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犬に比べて、猫は臆病である事がとても多い。
Compared to dogs, cats often exhibit much more timidity or cowardice. {cowardice, timidity}
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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 do not want to go to a haunted house with a person who has cowardice or timidity. {cowardice, timidity}
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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 loved so much cheated on me, I've become timid when it comes to love. {cowardice, timidity}
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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。
Indeed, I do have a timid personality, but there's no need for you to pick me up after my night shift. {cowardice, timidity}
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