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shai
na adjective

English Meaning(s) for シャイ

na adjective
  1. shy
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Definition and Synonyms for シャイ

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
Coy showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement
Synonyms: シャイ

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Sample Sentences for シャイ

Shylock is greedy, and what is worse, very stingy.
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Generally, Japanese people are shy.
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That child is a bit shy.
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The girl is shy but very charming when she smiles.
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She is a little shy.
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