JLPT N3 Intermediate
遠慮
Holding back out of politeness or refraining from an action.
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1 Noun, Suru verb
Holding Back (out of politeness)
Restraining one’s speech or actions to demonstrate modesty or avoid inconveniencing others.
Example
A ケーキ 、 もっと どうぞ 。
B いえ 、 遠慮して おきます 。 お腹 が いっぱい です 。
[A:] Please have more cake. [B:] No thanks, I'll pass. I'm full.
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2 Noun, Suru verb
Refraining (from a prohibited action)
A polite euphemism used to request that someone stop or abstain from a specific behavior.
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