How to say shy in Japanese

内気☆【うちきuchiki】 Inflection

adjectival noun / noun:

  • shy; bashful; timid; reserved

Example Sentences

彼女kanojoはha冷たいtsumetaiよりもyorimoむしろmushiro内気uchikiなのですnanodesu。
She is more shy than cold.
彼女kanojoはha内気uchikiにni見えるmieruがga、実際jissaiはha強いtsuyoi意志ishiのno持主mochinushiだda。
She seems timid, but she's actually a strong-willed person.
彼女kanojoはha内気なuchikina性格seikakuのno持ち主mochinushiですdesu。
She shows a shy disposition.
彼女kanojoはha内気uchikiでde、いつもitsumo後ろushiroのno方houにniいるiru。
She is shy and always remains in the background.
彼女kanojoはha恥ずかしがりhazukashigariでde無口mukuchiだda。
She's shy and doesn't talk much.

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