“Lack of nerve” in Japanese
Short answer
Lack of nerve in Japanese is “及び腰” (oyobigoshi). Full meaning: bent back; indecisive attitude, timidity, lack of nerve.
Other ways to say “Lack of nerve” in Japanese
へっぴり腰
heppirigoshi bent back, prone posture; weak-kneed, timidity, lack of nerve
および腰
oyobigoshi bent back; indecisive attitude, timidity, lack of nerve
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