English–Japanese

“timid” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiokubyō

Example

その犬は臆病です。so no inu wa oku byō de su

The dog is timid.

Illustration for 臆病 (timid)

How to say “timid” in Japanese

“Timid” in Japanese is 臆病 (okubyō).

Describes a person or animal that tends to shrink from unfamiliar or threatening situations instead of facing them boldly.

Full entry for 臆病: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 臆病

初めての場所では、彼女は臆病になります。haji me te no ba sho de wa kano jo wa oku byō ni na ri ma su

She becomes timid in unfamiliar places.

Tips for using 臆病

  • The adjective 臆病 (okubyō) can describe animals as well as people, and it often presents fearfulness as a disposition rather than a single frightened reaction.

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