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恥ずかしい — meaning in English

hazukashii

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English meaning

  • ashamed adj Feeling shame, embarrassment, or guilt over something one has done or been associated with.
  • bashful adjective Shy and easily embarrassed, especially around other people.
  • embarrassed adjective Feeling awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious.
  • embarrassing adjective Causing feelings of shame or awkward self-consciousness.
  • shy adj Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.

Senses

恥ずかしい is used for these senses in English:

  • I'm ashamed Indicates that the speaker is ashamed.
  • ashamed (chiefly, of someone in trouble and undergoing punishment for doing something wrong) Feeling shame or guilt.
  • bashful Shy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid.
  • embarrassed Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.
  • embarrassing Causing embarrassment; leading to a feeling of uncomfortable shame or self-consciousness.
  • shy Embarrassed.

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