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JLPT N3 Intermediate

臆病

Cowardly, timid, or easily frightened.

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臆病者 a coward/timid person
Noun, Na-adjective

Cowardly" / "Timid

Describes a temperament characterized by excessive caution, fearfulness, or a lack of courage when facing potential risks.

Example

うち の 猫 は とても 臆病 で 、 知ら ない 人 が 来る と すぐに ベッド の 下 に 隠れ ます 。

My cat is very timid and hides under the bed as soon as a stranger comes over.

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Cowardly, timid, or easily frightened.
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