KANJI
臆
timidity
cowardice, hesitation, shrink back, shy
Kun'yomi
おく
On'yomi
おく
Example sentences
彼は臆病な性格なので、新しい挑戦を避けがちだ。
He has a timid personality, so he tends to avoid new challenges.
失敗を恐れて臆することなく、積極的に行動すべきだ。
You should act proactively without being timid for fear of failure.
大勢の人の前で話すのは、誰でも少しは臆するものだ。
Speaking in front of a large crowd is something everyone feels a bit timid about.
Practice exercises
1
臆
Answer
おく
2
臆
Answer
timidityfearshynessreluctance
3
臆病
cowardice; timidity
Answer
おくびょう
4
臆する
to shrink from; to flinch; to be timid
Answer
おくする
5
臆測
guess; conjecture; speculation
Answer
おくそく
6
臆断
arbitrary judgment; hasty conclusion without proof
Answer
おくだん