照れくさい
Reading: てれくさい
Meaning: embarrassing, awkward
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Example Sentence
褒められて 照れくさい 気持ち に なった
I felt embarrassed when praised.
Usage Notes
Describes feeling shy or embarrassed, especially about praise or attention.
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