N2
きがね (kigane)
気兼ね
diffidence, hesitation, constraint, feeling reserved
💡 Nuance & Usage:
The act of worrying about bothering or inconveniencing others, leading to hesitation or holding back. Often used with する (suru) or なく (naku).
📝 Example Sentences
他人に気兼ねなく意見を言えるようになりたい。
I want to be able to express my opinions without feeling reserved around others.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "気兼ね"!
友達の家では_______なく過ごしてほしい。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 他人に遠慮せず、自由にくつろいでほしいという意味です。「気兼ねなく」で使われます。
English: It means you want someone to relax freely without restraint towards others. Used as '気兼ねなく' (kigane naku).
English: It means you want someone to relax freely without restraint towards others. Used as '気兼ねなく' (kigane naku).
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