Meaning of 躊躇う in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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躊躇うJLPT 2
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Kana Readingためらう
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Romajitamerau
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `u` ending, intransitive verb
- Meaning
- to hesitate
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Example Sentences
躊躇う, ためらう used in context
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He who hesitates is lost.
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The defendant appealed against the sentence without hesitation.
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She sometimes hesitates before answering.
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Don't hesitate to take the opportunity to propose to her.
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He hesitated before answering.
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He walked back and forth in front of the door, hesitating to enter.
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