“Embarrassed” in Japanese
Short answer
Embarrassed in Japanese is “面映い” (omohayui). Full meaning: embarrassed, self-conscious, bashful, abashed.
Other ways to say “Embarrassed” in Japanese
きまり悪い
kimariwarui embarrassed, ashamed
気恥ずかしい
kihazukashii embarrassed, feeling ashamed, feeling awkward
恥ずかしい
hazukashii embarrassing, embarrassed, ashamed, humiliated, shy; disgraceful, shameful
気恥しい
kihazukashii embarrassed, feeling ashamed, feeling awkward
こそばゆい
kosobayui ticklish; embarrassed, awkward, ill at ease (esp. when receiving public praise)
気恥かしい
kihazukashii embarrassed, feeling ashamed, feeling awkward
気はずかしい
kihazukashii embarrassed, feeling ashamed, feeling awkward
きはずかしい
kihazukashii embarrassed, feeling ashamed, feeling awkward
恥ずかしげ
hazukashige embarrassed
羞しい
hazukashii embarrassing, embarrassed, ashamed, humiliated, shy; disgraceful, shameful
恥しい
hazukashii embarrassing, embarrassed, ashamed, humiliated, shy; disgraceful, shameful
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