Jisho

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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 thinkUsually written using kana alone
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
2. to lord it over; to have great influenceUsually written using kana alone
  • にくまれっこ憎まれっ子
  • はばか憚る
Ill weeds grow apace.

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