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奥手

おくて

shy; passive

adjective

Japaneseshy; passive

Example sentences

  • 兄は奥手だから、恋愛の話題が苦手です。

    My older brother is introverted, so he's uncomfortable with romance-related topics.

  • 彼女はちょっと奥手だけど、心優しい人だ。

    She's a bit shy, but she's a kind-hearted person.

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