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はばか 憚る
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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb, Intransitive verb
1. to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think​Usually written using kana alone
  • どの
  • いえ家
  • も
  • ひと人
  • に
  • はばか憚る
  • ひみつ秘密
  • が
  • ある
    • 。
Every family has a skeleton in the closet.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
2. to lord it over; to have great influence​Usually written using kana alone
  • にくまれっこ憎まれっ子
  • よ世
  • に
  • はばか憚る
    • 。
Ill weeds grow apace.

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