た
 
め
 
ら
 
う

Godan verb, intransitive verb

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. to hesitate, to waver.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
た
 
め
 
ら
 
う
ためらう ✔
ためら
躊躇
 
う
躊躇う ためらう ✔