内気

うちき

shy; bashful; timid; reserved

AdjectiveJLPT N4

What does 内気 mean?

内気 is a Japanese adjective meaning shy; bashful; timid; reserved in English. It is written as 内気 in kanji, うちき in hiragana, and uchiki in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.

Example sentence

その内気な少年はぼそぼそと自分の名前をつぶやいた。

The shy boy murmured his name.