Meaning of 躊躇 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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躊躇
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Kana Readingちゅうちょ
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Romajichūcho
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
- Meaning
- hesitation; indecision; vacillation
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Example Sentences
躊躇, ちゅうちょ used in context
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He who hesitates is lost.
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有能な連邦捜査局員はちゅうちょすることなく、自分の義務を実行する。
An efficient FBI agent does not make any bones about carrying out his duties.
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He sold his own car without hesitation.
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If you get into difficulties, don't hesitate to ask for advice.
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A moment's hesitation may cost a pilot his life.
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Once you hesitate, you are lost.
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