臆

おく · oku

JLPT N2

Meaning

timidity, shyness, cowardice, hesitation, fear

Examples

• 彼は<b>臆病</b>な性格で、新しいことに挑戦するのが苦手だ。 — He has a <b>timid</b> personality and is not good at trying new things.
• 大勢の前で話すのは、誰でも少しは<b>臆する</b>ものだ。 — Anyone would feel a little <b>timid</b> speaking in front of a large crowd.
• 彼は<b>臆面</b>もなく自分の意見を述べた。 — He stated his opinion <b>shamelessly</b>.