Word details
ひるむ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ひるむ.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted; to be discouraged; to hesitate
Examples
危険などにひるまず、彼は平気でいる。
He remains calm in the face of danger.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
怯
cowardice, wince, flinch, hesitate, waver
8 strokes
On
キョウコウ
Kun
ひる.むおびえ.るおじるおび.えるおそ.れる
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