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JLPT N36画 · 6 strokesradical 心freq #1200

shame, embarrassment

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • はじ.る
  • はじ
  • はじ.かしい

Mnemonic

The heart (心) knows (知) the shame of falling in front of everyone, leaving a mark of embarrassment on your pride.

About this kanji

The kanji 恥 (はじ) means "shame" or "embarrassment." It is often used as a noun, referring to feelings of dishonor or awkwardness. A common adjective form is 恥ずかしい (はずかしい), which means "embarrassing" or "shy." Another related word is 恥じらい (はじらい), meaning "shyness." You might also encounter 恥辱 (ちじょく), which translates to "shame." In conversation, it's interesting to note that expressing feelings of 恥 can be culturally significant in Japan, as modesty and self-awareness are highly valued. Understanding this kanji can help you navigate social situations where humility plays a key role.

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Example sentences

  • 恥ずかしいことがあった。

    I experienced something embarrassing.

Meanings across languages

English
shame, embarrassment
Tiếng Việt
xấu hổ, mắc cỡ
日本語
恥, 恥ずかしい
한국어
부끄러움, 당황
中文
羞耻, 尴尬
id
malu, memalukan
th
ความอับอาย, ความเขิน
es
vergüenza, embarazo
fr
honte, embarras
de
Scham, Verlegenheit
pt
vergonha, embaraço

Common compounds

  • 恥ずかしいはずかしいembarrassing, shameful
  • 恥じらいはじらいshiness, modesty
  • 恥辱ちじょくshame, disgrace
  • 恥晒しはじざらしobject of shame

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