気兼ね

In a sentence

• 私は友達の家では気兼ねなく過ごせます。

  I can spend time at my friend's house without worrying.

  In this sentence, '気兼ねなく' means 'without hesitation or feeling constrained,' expressing a sense of ease around one's friend's house.

• 気兼ねする必要はありませんから、どうぞ自由にしてください。

  You don't need to feel constrained, so please make yourself comfortable.

  Here, '気兼ねする必要はありません' translates to 'no need to feel restrained or burdened,' suggesting openness.

• 上司に気兼ねして、自分の意見を言えませんでした。

  I couldn't express my opinion because I felt constrained by my boss.

  In this case, '気兼ねして' implies feeling hesitant or restricted, often due to the presence of another person.