“Reticence” in Japanese
Short answer
Reticence in Japanese is “寡言” (kagen). Full meaning: reticence, taciturnity.
Other ways to say “Reticence” in Japanese
隔意
kakui reserve, reticence, unfriendliness, estrangement
沈黙
chinmoku silence, being silent, quiet, hush; reticence, inaction
ちんもく
chinmoku silence, being silent, quiet, hush; reticence, inaction
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