“Constraint” in Japanese
Short answer
Constraint in Japanese is “気兼ね” (kigane). Full meaning: constraint, reserve, feeling hesitant, being afraid of troubling someone.
Other ways to say “Constraint” in Japanese
繋縛
keibaku constraint, restraint, restriction, binding
遠慮
enryo reserve, constraint, restraint, modesty, diffidence, hesitation, holding back, discretion, tact, thoughtfulness; declining, refraining; forethought, foresight
コンストレイント
konsutoreinto constraint
制約条件
seiyakujouken limiting conditions, constraint
繫縛
keibaku constraint, restraint, restriction, binding
氣兼
kigane constraint, reserve, feeling hesitant, being afraid of troubling someone
気兼
kigane constraint, reserve, feeling hesitant, being afraid of troubling someone
気がね
kigane constraint, reserve, feeling hesitant, being afraid of troubling someone
拘束
kousoku restriction, restraint, binding, constraint
抑制
yokusei control, restraint, suppression, constraint, curtailment, inhibition, check, curb
コンストレインド
konsutoreindo constraint
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