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Jisonhi

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Jisonhi

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Portuguese definitions

  1. 1
    Blush caused by shame ; public scandal; shame.
    Examples
    • đź’¬jisonhi ja mu kuata
  2. 2
    Lack of modesty, of decency.
  3. 3
    Shyness; timidity.
    Examples
    • đź’¬u ala nijisonhi
  4. 4
    Ceremony; etiquette.
  5. 5
    Confusion that takes hold of one's mind in certain unpleasant circumstances.
  6. 6
    Opprobrium; dishonour.
  7. 7
    Thing poorly done, poorly finished.
  8. 8
    adj. Ashamed; timid; shy; ceremonious.
    Examples
    • đź’¬Mukua jisonhi
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