Jisho

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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Noun
1. (person who is) once bitten twice shy; someone who has become overly cautious due to a bad experienceRare term, Idiomatic expression, Yojijukugo (four character compound)
Other forms
傷弓之鳥 【しょうきゅうのとり】

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