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[()··()]
hikeme
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[ひけ()]
hikeme

Root Words:

[()·け + ()]
hike + me

English Meaning(s) for 引け目

noun
  1. sense of inferiority; one's weak point

Definition and Synonyms for 引け目

Inferiority Complex a sense of personal inferiority arising from conflict between the desire to be noticed and the fear of being humiliated
Synonyms: コンプレックス, インフェリオリティーコンプレックス, 劣勢感, 劣弱意識, 劣等感, 引け目

Meanings for each kanji in 引け目

» pull; tug; jerk; admit; install; quote; refer to
» eye; class; look; insight; experience; care; favor

Categories 引け目 is a member of

Complex a combination of emotions and impulses that have been rejected from awareness but still influence a person's behavior
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Sample Sentences for 引け目

I feel not quite up to snuff when I meet my relatives.

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