ひるむ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ひるむ
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.
Kanji in this Word
怯
8 strokes
Meanings
cowardice
wince
flinch
hesitate
waver
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひる.む
おびえ.る
おじる
おび.える
おそ.れる
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