Japanese Word · Beginner
人目を憚る
to be afraid of others, to avoid other people, to take care not to be noticed by others
Pronunciation: say 人目を憚る
Meaning
to be afraid of others, to avoid other people, to take care not to be noticed by others
Example
君たちは夫婦になったのだからもう人目をはばかることはない。
As you are husband and wife now, you need not be afraid of what others may say.
Practice tips
- Practice 人目を憚る out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for beginner-level learners.