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VocabJLPT N2

hesitation

Noun

Definitions

1. hesitation
2. bewilderment
3. illusion
4. inability to reach enlightenment

This noun, derived from the verb 迷う, means "hesitation," "uncertainty," or "wavering." It describes a state of indecision or being lost mentally, such as when struggling to make a choice or feeling unsure of one's path.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

At the board meeting, some expressed hesitation about the investment decision.

Sentence 2

Even after talking to friends, I just can't shake the uncertainty.

Sentence 3

I can laugh and say "I'm so weak," but the doubt doesn't go away!

Sentence 4

I still had some uncertainty about interpreting the prediction model, so I ran additional verification.

Sentence 5

The more confident his words, the more uneasy I feel.