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adjectivena-adjective
shy, timid, or reserved in manner; not readily expressing oneself to others
uchiki
Pronunciation
Etymology
A compound of 内 (uchi, “inside; inner”) and 気 (ki, “spirit; disposition”), literally suggesting an inward-turning disposition.
Examples
彼女は内気な性格だが、とても親切だ。
kanojo wa uchiki na seikaku da ga, totemo shinsetsu da.
She has a shy personality, but she is very kind.
内気な子どもでも、安心できる場所ではよく話す。
uchiki na kodomo demo, anshin dekiru basho de wa yoku hanasu.
Even a shy child often talks in a place where they feel safe.
彼は内気で、人前で話すのが苦手だ。
kare wa uchiki de, hitomae de hanasu no ga nigate da.
He is shy and is not good at speaking in front of people.
Character Breakdown
内
uchi
inside; inner; within
気
ki
spirit; mind; disposition
Collocations
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