Japanese phrase

恥ずかしいです。 ha zu ka shi i de su

Meaning

I feel embarrassed.

When to use it

States that the speaker feels embarrassed. The polite expression is common when receiving attention or praise and feeling shy about it.

Example dialogue

その服、似合っていますよ。 so no fuku ni a tte i ma su yo

That outfit suits you.

ありがとうございます。でも恥ずかしいです。 a ri ga tō go za i ma su de mo ha zu ka shi i de su

Thank you, but I feel embarrassed.

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