「〜てはばからない」- Without Hesitation

Explanation

〜てはばからない is a Japanese grammatical structure used to describe someone doing something without hesitation, regardless of others' feelings or social norms. It means "without holding back" or "without hesitation." In a sentence, this structure typically follows the て-form of a verb.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
〜てはばからない	Verb て-form + はばからない	This expression emphasizes that someone does something without hesitation, often with a critical or surprised tone.

Basic Usage

• 彼かれは嘘うそをつついてはばからない。
• Kare wa uso o tsuite habakaranai.
• He lies without hesitation.
  

This expression is often used to describe actions that disregard consequences or others' feelings, usually with a negative connotation.

Examples

• 彼かれは自分じぶんの意見いけんを正ただしいと信しんじて疑うたがってはばからない。
• Kare wa jibun no iken o tadashii to shinjite utagatte habakaranai.
• He firmly believes his opinion is correct and doesn't hesitate to question others.
  

• 彼女かのじょは他人たにんの悪口わるぐちを言いってはばからない。
• Kanojo wa tanin no waruguchi o itte habakaranai.
• She doesn't hesitate to speak ill of others.
  

• 彼かれは金かねを借かりてはばからない。
• Kare wa kane o karite habakaranai.
• He borrows money without hesitation.
  

Summary

〜てはばからない is a strong expression used to describe actions done without hesitation or regard for others. By mastering this grammar point, you can more accurately describe specific behaviors and emotional states in Japanese.