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渋々の様子
shibushibu no yousu
reluctant manner
彼は渋々の様子で仕事を引き受けた。
He accepted the job with a reluctant manner.
informal
A manner or appearance showing reluctance or unwillingness, often with visible hesitation or discomfort.
渋々の様子で参加した会議は、結局彼の意見が通った。
The meeting he reluctantly attended ended up with his opinion being accepted.
彼女は渋々の様子でお金を貸してくれた。
She lent me money with a reluctant expression.
Often used to describe someone doing something against their will or better judgment, typically with a visible lack of enthusiasm.
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Nuance of 渋々
渋々 emphasizes visible reluctance or hesitation, often accompanied by a facial expression or body language indicating discomfort. It is stronger than 仕方なく (which implies doing something out of necessity) and weaker than 嫌々 (which suggests outright refusal or disgust).
Word Origin
The phrase combines 渋々 (shibushibu, meaning 'reluctantly' or 'grudgingly') with 様子 (yousu, meaning 'appearance' or 'manner'). 渋々 itself derives from 渋い (shibui, meaning 'astringent' or 'reluctant'), reflecting the idea of being forced or hesitant.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe someone's unwilling participation in an action. It carries a nuanced tone of reluctance mixed with a sense of duty or obligation.
Word Breakdown
渋々
reluctantly, grudgingly
adverbの
possessive particle
particle様子
appearance, manner
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