遠慮

えんりょ · enryo

JLPT N3

Meaning

Reserve, restraint, diffidence, hesitation, holding back, refraining (out of consideration for others); to hold back, to refrain

Examples

• 遠慮しないで、もっと食べてください。 — Please don't hold back, eat more.
• 彼はいつも遠慮がちで、自分の意見を言わない。 — He is always reserved and doesn't state his opinions.
• 遠慮なく質問してください。 — Please feel free to ask questions.