expression, Godan verb

  1. to be embarrassed, to lose face.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
恥をかく はじをかく
 
 
恥を掻く はじをかく

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)