JLPT N1 Advanced
負い目
A feeling of indebtedness or guilt towards someone.
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負目 less common spelling
Noun
A Feeling of Indebtedness or Guilt
Refers to a psychological burden or sense of inferiority felt towards someone, usually resulting from a past favor received or trouble caused.
Example
彼 に 助けて もらっ た ので 、 少し 負い目 を 感じて い ます 。
He helped me out, so I feel a little indebted to him.
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