Meaning

Primary

Shame

Alternatives

Embarrassment, Disgrace

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

はじ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is also the reading you learned. How nice! But if you don't remember it, what a shame. What an embarrassment this must be for you.

Context

Context Sentences

あいつ、俺にみんなの前で恥をかかされたって思ってるみたいでさ。

He thinks I embarrassed him in front of everybody.

Kanji Composition