N4
えんりょ (enryo)
遠慮
reserve, diffidence, hesitation, holding back
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used with する (suru) as a verb (遠慮する) meaning 'to hold back' or 'to decline politely'. Also used in phrases like「ご遠慮ください」(Please refrain).
📝 Example Sentences
どうぞ、ご遠慮なく質問してください。
Please don't hesitate to ask questions.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "遠慮"!
食事の時、もっと食べてください。_______しないで。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「遠慮しないで」は、人に対して、もっと自由に振る舞うように促す表現です。
English: 'Don't hold back (enryo shinaide)' is an expression encouraging someone to act more freely.
English: 'Don't hold back (enryo shinaide)' is an expression encouraging someone to act more freely.
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