恥ずかしい

How to remember it

恥 (shame) + しい; imagine blushing red when people stare at you.

Example sentences

• 人前で話すのは恥ずかしいです。

  ひとまえではなすのははずかしいです。

  Speaking in front of people is embarrassing.

• 昔の写真を見ると恥ずかしいです。

  むかしのしゃしんをみるとはずかしいです。

  Looking at old photos is embarrassing.

Usage

i-adjective; also used colloquially to mean "that's embarrassing/awkward."

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