“Misgivings” in Japanese
Short answer
Misgivings in Japanese is “危惧” (kigu). Full meaning: apprehension, misgivings, uneasiness, fear, anxiety.
Other ways to say “Misgivings” in Japanese
危懼
kiku apprehension, misgivings, uneasiness, fear, anxiety
疑惑
giwaku doubt, misgivings, distrust, suspicion
危疑
kigi fear, misgivings
きぐ
kigu apprehension, misgivings, uneasiness, fear, anxiety
疑感
gikan (feelings of) doubt, misgivings, suspicion, qualms
疑念
ginen doubt, suspicion, misgivings, scruples
危ぐ
kigu apprehension, misgivings, uneasiness, fear, anxiety
憂い
urei unhappy, sad, gloomy; sorrow, grief, anguish, distress; anxiety, worry, trouble, affliction, fear, misgivings
愁ひ
urei unhappy, sad, gloomy; sorrow, grief, anguish, distress; anxiety, worry, trouble, affliction, fear, misgivings
うれい
urei unhappy, sad, gloomy; sorrow, grief, anguish, distress; anxiety, worry, trouble, affliction, fear, misgivings
愁
urei unhappy, sad, gloomy; sorrow, grief, anguish, distress; anxiety, worry, trouble, affliction, fear, misgivings
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