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Japanese

かたみがせまい
Meaning: to feel awkward; to feel self-conscious; to feel out of place
Part of Speech: Adjective, Idiom

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Example

彼は皆の前でミスを謝り、その後の会議で肩身が狭かった。
After apologizing for his mistake in front of everyone, he felt uncomfortable in the meeting that followed.

Usage Notes

Describes an embarrassed or diminished feeling caused by a mistake, debt, criticism, or another awkward situation.

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