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おくびょう
okubyou
Cowardice, timidity
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臆病
おくびょう
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Cowardice, timidity
okubyou
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JLPT Level N1
Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
Kana おくびょう
Romaji okubyou
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What does 臆病 mean in Japanese?
The word 臆病 (おくびょう) means "cowardice, timidity" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N1 vocabulary.
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臆病 is read as おくびょう (romaji: okubyou). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 臆病?
臆病 is a JLPT N1 vocabulary item. Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
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