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躊躇

Hesitation or holding back from action due to uncertainty or reluctance.

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Other forms

躊躇する suru verb
躊躇します polite form
躊躇して te-form
躊躇なく adverbial phrase, "without hesitation"
Noun, Suru verb

"Hesitation" / "To Hesitate"

Describes the act of holding back or wavering before taking action due to indecision or reluctance.

Example

彼 は 躊躇 なく 自分 の 意見 を 言った 。

He stated his opinion without hesitation.

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躊躇
ちゅうちょ
Hesitation or holding back from action due to uncertainty or reluctance.
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