Meaning

Primary

Embarrassing

Alternatives

Embarrassed, Ashamed

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of shame? It could be ashamed or even embarrassing.

Reading

はずかしい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Whenever you do something embarrassing, nothing makes it worse than someone pointing and saying, "Hah ()! Look at this loser!" As if you weren't ashamed enough already.

Context

Context Sentences

こんなことを言うのは恥ずかしいんですが、私は安物買いの銭失いみたいなところがあるんですよね。

I feel ashamed to say this, but I tend to waste money on cheap things.

Kanji Composition