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はばかる

to hesitate

Pronunciation

は ば か る

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Definitions

Godan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb

1. To hesitate; To have scruples; To be afraid of what others may think word usually written using kana alone.

2. To lord it over; To have great influence word usually written using kana alone.

OTHER FORMS

憚る

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