English–Japanese

“humiliation” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikutsujoku

Example

彼は皆の前で屈辱を味わいました。kare wa mina no mae de kutsu joku o aji wa i ma shi ta

He suffered humiliation in front of everyone.

Illustration for 屈辱 (humiliation)

How to say “humiliation” in Japanese

“Humiliation” in Japanese is 屈辱 (kutsujoku).

Describes the painful experience of being made to feel shame and lose one's social dignity.

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

Example sentences with 屈辱

敗北した選手は、静かに屈辱を受け入れました。hai boku shi ta sen shu wa shizu ka ni kutsu joku o u ke i re ma shi ta

The defeated player quietly accepted the humiliation.

Tips for using 屈辱

  • The word humiliation can describe both a single public incident and the lasting feeling that follows it, unlike embarrassment, which is often milder.

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