English–Japanese

“be bashful” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihajirau

Example

彼女は褒められると恥じらいます。kano jo wa ho me ra re ru to ha ji ra i ma su

She feels bashful when praised.

Illustration for 恥じらう (be bashful)

How to say “be bashful” in Japanese

“Be bashful” in Japanese is 恥じらう (hajirau).

Describes showing shy embarrassment, often through a blush or hesitant behavior when receiving attention or praise.

Full entry for 恥じらう: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 恥じらう

写真を撮られると、彼女は恥じらいます。sha shin o to ra re ru to kano jo wa ha ji ra i ma su

She feels bashful when her picture is taken.

Tips for using 恥じらう

  • 恥じらう (hajirau) often describes the gentle, visible embarrassment of someone who receives praise, while English blush focuses more directly on a change in face color.

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