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Definition and Synonyms for 内気
| 1. | 気弱い | 自信がないさま |
| Unsure | lacking self-confidence | |
| Synonyms: | シャイ, 内気, 小心, 小胆, 弱気, 心弱い, 気が小さい, 気弱, 臆病 | |
| 2. | 内気 | 新しく、未知の場所や活動に思い切って乗り出すときの恐怖心 |
| Timidity | fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities | |
| Synonyms: | 内気, 気弱, 臆病 | |
| 3. | 羞恥 | 謙遜から当惑すること |
| Abashment | feeling embarrassed due to modesty | |
| Synonyms: | 内気, 羞恥 | |
| 4. | 羞恥 | 当惑による不安な気持ち |
| Shyness | a feeling of fear of embarrassment | |
| Synonyms: | 内気, 羞恥 |
Meanings for each kanji in 内気
| » | 内 | inside; within; between; among; house; home |
| » | 気 | spirit; mind; air; atmosphere; mood |
Categories 内気 is a member of
| 1. | 面映ゆさ | 不適格であるまたは罪悪が公共の場でなされたときに感じる恥 |
| Embarrassment | the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public | |
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| 2. | 心後れ | 未知または不慣れなことと決定を下すことへの恐れ |
| Timidity | fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions | |
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| 3. | 恐れる特性 | |
| Fearfulness | the trait of being afraid | |
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Sample Sentences for 内気
その美しい少女はその内気な青年にさよならを言うと思う。
I guess that the beautiful girl will say goodbye to the shy young man.
日本人の中には無作法にみえると言っていいほどに、内気な人がいる。
Some Japanese are shy even to the point of appearing rude.
その内気な少年は、彼女の前ですっかりどぎまぎしていた。
The shy boy was utterly embarrassed in her presence.
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