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Definition and meaning of 尻込み - しりごみ in Japanese

しりごみ尻込み
shirigomi

N4

1.hesitating or faltering in taking action.

Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb

彼は尻込みして、新しい挑戦に取り組むのをためらった。
He hesitated and balked at taking on the new challenge.
少しの尻込みもなく、彼は困難に立ち向かった。
Without any hesitation, he faced the difficulties head on.
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尻込み しりごみ

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