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Practise the thinking. Keep the judgement.

遠慮 — Restraint; holding back out of consideration

えんりょ

enryo

Meaning

Restraint; holding back out of consideration

Original example

遠慮せずに質問してください。

Please ask questions without holding back.

Cultural context and nuance

Holding back because of social consideration. 遠慮します can also politely decline an offer.

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