Meaning of し兼ねる in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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し兼ねる, 仕兼ねる
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Kana Readingしかねる
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Romajishikaneru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Ichidan verb
- Meaning
- to be reluctant to do; to hesitate to do; to refuse to do; to be unable to do
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Example Sentences
し兼ねる, 仕兼ねる, しかねる used in context
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I have trouble putting up with his rude manner.
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I don't agree to a young lady going there alone.
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君の提案は公正で道理にかなったものではないという理由で、賛成しかねます。
I can't agree to your proposal on the ground that it is not fair and reasonable.
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Oh, I don't know if I agree with you.
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I am unable to agree on that point.
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I cannot agree with you.
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