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blush in Japanese

blush in Japanese is 赤面, 頬紅, 淡紅色 — blush means to turn red in the face, usually from embarrassment, shame, or shyness.

blush in Japanese

赤面
noun
Pronounced: sekimen
An act of blushing; a pink or red glow on the face caused by embarrassment, shame, shyness, love, etc.
頬紅
noun
Pronounced: hoobeni
(uncountable, countable) A sort of makeup, frequently a powder, used to redden the cheeks.
淡紅色
noun
Pronounced: tankōshoku
A color between pink and cream.
赤面
verb
Pronounced: sekimen
(intransitive) To become red or pink in the face (and sometimes experience an associated feeling of warmth), especially due to shyness, love, shame, excitement, or embarrassment.

What does "blush" mean?

  1. verb To turn red in the face, usually from embarrassment, shame, or shyness.
    "He blushed when she complimented his singing."
  2. noun A reddening of the face caused by embarrassment or shyness.
    "A faint blush crept across her cheeks."

blush in a sentence

  • He blushed when she complimented his singing.
  • She couldn't help but blush at the unexpected compliment.
  • A faint blush crept across her cheeks.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "blush" in Japanese?

"blush" in Japanese is 赤面, 頬紅, 淡紅色. blush means: To turn red in the face, usually from embarrassment, shame, or shyness.

How do you pronounce 赤面?

"blush" in Japanese is 赤面, pronounced "sekimen".

How do you use "blush" in a sentence?

Example: "He blushed when she complimented his singing." In Japanese, "blush" is 赤面, 頬紅, 淡紅色.

Are there other ways to say "blush" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "blush": 赤面, 頬紅, 淡紅色.

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