Pre-Level 1
怯
Meaning
Kanji 怯
cowardice
cowardice, flinch, hesitate, waver, wince
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彼は大きな犬を見て怯えた。
He got scared when he saw the big dog.
彼女は人前でも怯えない。
She does not flinch even in front of a crowd.
突然の物音に子どもが怯えた。
The child was frightened by the sudden noise.
そんなに怯える必要はないよ。
There is no need to be that afraid.
彼は失敗を恐れて一歩怯んだ。
He hesitated for a moment because he feared failure.