たじろぐ
たじろぐ
verb (godan, intransitive)
to flinch; to falter; to recoil
1.
to flinch; to falter; to recoil
To hesitate, waver, or draw back momentarily due to fear, surprise, or intimidation.
厳しい批判を受けてもたじろがなかった。
He didn't flinch even when receiving harsh criticism.
相手の迫力にたじろいだ。
I faltered at my opponent's intensity.
彼女は困難を前にしてもたじろぐことなく前進した。
She moved forward without faltering even when facing difficulties.
TRANSITIVITY:
Intransitive verb (自動詞). No pair verb.
USAGE:
たじろぐ describes a momentary hesitation or wavering, often psychological rather than purely physical. It implies a temporary loss of confidence or resolve in the face of something daunting.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 〜にたじろぐ (to flinch at ~)
- たじろぐことなく (without flinching)
- たじろがない (doesn't flinch - shows resolve)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ひるむ - to cower/flinch (stronger fear, more about backing down)
- 怯む - same as above (kanji form)
- ためらう - to hesitate (more about indecision)
- おののく - to tremble (stronger fear response)