気が引ける
Reading: きがひける
Meaning: to feel hesitant, to be reluctant
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Example Sentence
迷惑 を かける の は 気が引ける
I feel hesitant about causing trouble.
Usage Notes
Expresses hesitation or reluctance due to feeling sorry or guilty about something.
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