This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

人見知り

Reading

Kana: ひとみしり
Romaji: hitomishiri
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety

Kanji

Readings: ジン、 ニン、 ひと、 -り、 -と
Meaning: person
Readings: ケン、 み.る、 み.える、 み.せる
Meanings: see, hopes, chances, idea, opinion, look at, visible
Readings: チ、 し.る、 し.らせる
Meanings: know, wisdom

Example Sentences

(かれ)人見知(ひとみし)りする。
➥He is shy of strangers.
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彼女(かのじょ)人見知(ひとみし)りをする。
➥She is shy of strangers.
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