怯む
ひるむ
hirumu
JMdict entry #1236640
- Godan verb with 'mu' endingintransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted; to be discouraged; to hesitate
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
彼は主人の怒りにひるんだ。
kare ha shujin no ikari ni hirun da 。
He recoiled before his master's anger.
市民達は激しい爆撃を受けてひるんだ。
shimin tachi ha hageshii bakugeki wo uke te hirun da 。
The citizens staggered under the heavy bombing.
危険などにひるまず、彼は平気でいる。
kiken nado ni hiruma zu 、 kare ha heiki de iru 。
He remains calm in the face of danger.
怯んだのを相手に気取られてはいけない。
hirun da no wo aite ni kidora re te ha ike nai 。
You mustn't let the other person notice that you flinched.