Bilingual Guide
Wavering
Comprehensive Japanese translation guide for the word "wavering".
How to say in Japanese
躊躇
ちゅうちょ (chūcho)
N2
hesitation, wavering
彼は返事に少し躊躇したが、結局承諾した。
He hesitated a little in his reply, but eventually agreed.
逡巡
しゅんじゅん (shun_jun)
N1
hesitation; indecision; wavering
彼は重要な決断を前にして、長い間逡巡した。
He hesitated for a long time before making an important decision.
Vocabulary Practice Quiz
Choose the most natural Japanese translation for this context:
なる ... (wavering)
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Context Nuance:
- 躊躇: Often used for delaying action or being reluctant to proceed due to uncertainty or apprehension. Can be used for both small decisions and larger ones.
- 逡巡: 決断や行動をためらい、なかなか前に進めない状態を指します。「迷う」よりも、よりフォーマルで、しばしば道義的・心理的な葛藤を含むニュアンスがあります。
- 躊躇: Often used for delaying action or being reluctant to proceed due to uncertainty or apprehension. Can be used for both small decisions and larger ones.
- 逡巡: 決断や行動をためらい、なかなか前に進めない状態を指します。「迷う」よりも、よりフォーマルで、しばしば道義的・心理的な葛藤を含むニュアンスがあります。
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