答えを渋る (こたえをしぶる) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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expression, godan verb (-ru)
be reluctant to answer; hesitate to answer
Used when someone is unwilling or slow to give a direct answer, often due to embarrassment, guilt, or a desire to avoid the topic.
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When I asked why she was late, she hesitated to answer.
