Translation and Meaning of: 臆病 - okubyou

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 臆病 (okubyou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: okubyou

Kana: おくびょう

Type: noun

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臆病

Translation / Meaning: cowardice; shyness

Meaning in English: cowardice;timidity

Definition: Being weak and brave. Being easily scared of things.

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- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (臆病) okubyou

臆病 (おくびょう) is a Japanese word that means "cowardly" or "timid". It is composed of the kanji 臆 (おく) which means "shyness" or "cowardice" and 病 (びょう) which means "disease" or "illness". The word can be used to describe a person who is afraid to face difficult or dangerous situations, or who avoids making important decisions out of fear of the consequences. The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the word was written as "憶病" and meant "mental illness caused by excessive worries". Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to a person who is excessively shy or timid.

How to Write in Japanese - (臆病) okubyou

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Synonyms and Similar - (臆病) okubyou

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臆病; おくびょう; おくじょう; おくびょうな; おくじょうな

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Words with the same pronunciation: おくびょう okubyou

Example Sentences - (臆病) okubyou

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Other words of the same type: noun

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外相

Kana: がいしょう

Romaji: gaishou

Translation / Meaning:

foreign minister

首輪

Kana: くびわ

Romaji: kubiwa

Translation / Meaning:

to paste; choker

制裁

Kana: せいさい

Romaji: seisai

Translation / Meaning:

restriction; sanctions; punishment

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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