noun

  1. hiding one's embarrassment.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
照れ隠し てれかくし
 
 
 
てれ隠し てれかくし

Contained Kanji Breakdown

illuminate, shine, compare
て.る ショウ てる (4th, N2)
shining, bright
ショウ あき あきら (3rd, N1)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)
seduce, call, send for
ショウ め.す (7th, N2)
sword, saber, knife
かたな トウ ち (2nd, N1)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
fire, fire radical (no. 86)
ヒョウ カ
conceal, hide, cover
かく.す イン オン (7th, N1)
compassion, care
claw radical (no. 87)
snout, hand
heart, mind, spirit
こころ シン (2nd, N4)