adjective

  1. a little embarrassing, slightly embarrassed, somewhat ashamed.
  2. extremely embarrassing, extremely embarrassed.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
 
 
 
こっ恥ずかしい こっぱずかしい
 
 
 
 
 
小っ恥ずかしい こっぱずかしい

Contained Kanji Breakdown

shame, dishonor
は.じる はじ チ (7th, N3)
ear
みみ ジ がみ (1st, N3)
heart, mind, spirit
こころ シン (2nd, N4)