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

When you're ashamed it's even worse when someone laughs at you: ha () ha ha!"

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