“Timidity” in Japanese
Short answer
Timidity in Japanese is “物怖じ” (monooji). Full meaning: cowardice, timidity, bashfulness.
Other ways to say “Timidity” in Japanese
小心
shiaoshin timidity, cowardice; prudence, pedantry
小胆
shoutan timidity
しょうしん
shoushin timidity, cowardice; prudence, pedantry
心後れ
kokorookure diffidence, timidity
ノミの心臓
nominoshinzou timidity, cowardice
しょう心
shoushin timidity, cowardice; prudence, pedantry
及び腰
oyobigoshi bent back; indecisive attitude, timidity, lack of nerve
モノオジ
monooji cowardice, timidity, bashfulness
ものおじ
monooji cowardice, timidity, bashfulness
物怖
monooji cowardice, timidity, bashfulness
物おじ
monooji cowardice, timidity, bashfulness
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