N1
きょうだ (kyouda)
怯懦
cowardice; timidity
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A somewhat formal or literary term for being cowardly. It often describes a person's character, a specific action, or an attitude in the face of danger or difficulty.
📝 Example Sentences
彼の怯懦な態度のせいで、チームは危機を乗り越えられなかった。
Due to his cowardly attitude, the team could not overcome the crisis.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "怯懦"!
彼は_______な性格で、いつも決断をためらう。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「決断をためらう」という行動から、臆病で弱気な性格を意味する「怯懦」が適切です。
English: From the action of 'hesitating to make decisions,' '怯懦' (cowardice) is appropriate to describe a timid and weak character.
English: From the action of 'hesitating to make decisions,' '怯懦' (cowardice) is appropriate to describe a timid and weak character.
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