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忌憚 【きたん】

  1. [n] reserve; modesty; hesitation; restraint
  2. [n,vs,vt] abhorrence; repugnance; loathing; dislike
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
忌 Mourning, Abhor, Detestable, Death Anniversary キ い.む, い.み, い.まわしい
憚 Hesitate, Shrink, Awe タン, タ はばか.る