B1 Idiom Neutral

気が引ける

ki ga hikeru

Feel awkward/reluctant

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Meaning

To feel embarrassed or hesitant due to a sense of inferiority or guilt.

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Cultural Background

Deeply tied to the concept of 'enryo' (restraint).

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Use it to be polite

Using this phrase makes you sound more considerate.

Meaning

To feel embarrassed or hesitant due to a sense of inferiority or guilt.

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Use it to be polite

Using this phrase makes you sound more considerate.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

彼に頼むのは＿＿＿＿。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 気が引ける

The context implies hesitation due to social burden.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form. Fill Blank B1

彼に頼むのは＿＿＿＿。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 気が引ける

The context implies hesitation due to social burden.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is very polite.

Related Phrases

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遠慮する

synonym

To show restraint.

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