English–Japanese
“embarrassed” in Japanese
How to say “embarrassed” in Japanese
“Embarrassed” in Japanese is 恥ずかしい (hazukashii).
Expresses the uneasy self-awareness that comes from being seen in an awkward or inadequate situation.
Example sentences with 恥ずかしい
私はみんなの前で話すのが恥ずかしいです。watashi wa mi n na no mae de hana su no ga ha zu ka shi i de su
I am embarrassed to speak in front of everyone.
人前で歌うのは、少し恥ずかしいです。hito mae de uta u no wa suko shi ha zu ka shi i de su
Singing in front of people is a little embarrassing for me.
Tips for using 恥ずかしい
- The phrase 恥ずかしい (hazukashii) is often used after a mistake or unexpected compliment because both situations can make a speaker feel unusually exposed.
Other Japanese words for “embarrassed”
みんなの前で転んで、きまり悪いです。mi n na no mae de koro n de ki ma ri wari i de su
I fell in front of everyone, so I am embarrassed.