English–Japanese

“feel ashamed” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihajiru

Example

私はその間違いを恥じます。watashi wa so no ma chiga i o ha ji ma su

I feel ashamed of that mistake.

Illustration for 恥じる (feel ashamed)

How to say “feel ashamed” in Japanese

“Feel ashamed” in Japanese is 恥じる (hajiru).

Expresses shame that arises when a person's own behavior or condition conflicts with an accepted standard.

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

Example sentences with 恥じる

彼は人前での失礼な態度を恥じています。kare wa hito mae de no shitsu rei na tai do o ha ji te i ma su

He is ashamed of his rude behavior in public.

Tips for using 恥じる

  • The English translation "feel ashamed" usually fits 恥じる (hajiru) better than the lighter everyday sense of "feel embarrassed" when the cause is one's own mistake or conduct.

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