えんりょ
Noun, Participle, Verb
1.
reserve, constraint, restraint, modesty, diffidence, hesitation, holding back, discretion, tact, thoughtfulness
2.
declining, refraining
3.
forethought, foresight
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彼は遠慮がちで、なかなか自分の意見を言わない。
He is reserved and rarely expresses his own opinions.
日本の文化では、他者への遠慮が美徳とされることが多い。
In Japanese culture, showing consideration for others is often considered a virtue.
遠慮せずに、困っていることがあれば何でも言ってください。
Please don't hesitate to tell me if there's anything you're troubled by.
相手に気を遣いすぎて遠慮し、チャンスを逃してしまった。
I was too considerate of others and held back, missing my chance.
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