20#Do you know this expression?
更新日：11月16日
気が引ける
「相手に引け目があって、遠慮する」
to feel awkward / to feel ashamed
前の借金をまだ返していないので、また借金を頼むのは気が引ける。
I still haven't paid the last debt I had so to ask for another loan is a bit awkward.
気が置けない
「遠慮したり、気を遣ったりしなくてもいい」
Having no need for formalities / not needing to show restraint.
彼は幼稚園からずっと付き合っている、気が置けない友達だ。
I've been with my friend since kindergarten, a friend I can be myself around.
気が晴れる
「心配や気になることがなくなって、気分がすっきりする」
to feel refreshed / to feel more cheerful
言いたいことを言ったら、気が晴れた。
I felt refreshed saying what I wanted to say.
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