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憚(はばか)る
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Meanings

  • Godan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb, intransitive verb, usually written using kana
    1. to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think
  • Godan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb, usually written using kana
    2. to lord it over; to have great influence

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はばかる
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憚る
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