シャイshai
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Definitions
- na-adjectiveshy
Conjugation
| Plain form | シャイ |
|---|---|
| Polite (desu) | シャイです |
| Negative (dewa nai) | シャイではない |
| polite (dewa arimasen) | シャイではありません |
| Past (datta) | シャイだった |
| Past negative (dewa nakatta) | シャイではなかった |
| Te form (de) | シャイで |
| Adverbial (ni) | シャイに |
| Conditional (nara) | シャイなら |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym内気うちきNeutralRefers to an introverted, timid, reserved nature. 「シャイ」 centers on shyness or embarrassment and is the lighter, more colloquial word.
- Antonym社交的しゃこうてきNeutralDescribes someone sociable who actively engages with people; the direct opposite of 「シャイ」.
- Antonym大胆だいたんNeutralBold and daring — fearless about taking action; the opposite of 「シャイ」.
Use 「シャイ」 for shyness or bashfulness in casual speech; 「内気」 for an introverted, timid personality. The opposites are 「社交的」 (sociable) and 「大胆」 (bold, daring).
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