恥ずかしい / shy or embarrassed
恥ずかしい (hazukashii) describes feelings of embarrassment, shyness, or self-consciousness. It can refer to cringeworthy moments, mistakes you’d rather forget, or simply feeling timid when receiving attention. Whether used jokingly among friends or in more serious situations, 恥ずかしい captures that familiar, human feeling of wanting to hide your face.
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