“Embarrassment” in Japanese
Short answer
Embarrassment in Japanese is “恥” (haji). Full meaning: shame, embarrassment, disgrace.
Other ways to say “Embarrassment” in Japanese
はにかみ
hanikami bashfulness, shyness, (showing signs of) embarrassment
赤面
sekimen blushing, getting red in the face; embarrassment; red face
当惑
touwaku bewilderment, perplexity, embarrassment, confusion
困惑
konwaku bewilderment, perplexity, embarrassment, discomfiture, bafflement
ハニカミ
hanikami bashfulness, shyness, (showing signs of) embarrassment
愧
haji shame, embarrassment, disgrace
羞
haji shame, embarrassment, disgrace
耻ぢ
haji shame, embarrassment, disgrace
恥部
chibu private parts, privates, genitalia, secret place; disgraceful thing, shame, embarrassment, underbelly
含差み
hanikami bashfulness, shyness, (showing signs of) embarrassment
あかづら
akazura blushing, getting red in the face; embarrassment; red face
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