synonym Comparative
恥ずかしい
VS
はしたない
Differences Between "恥ずかしい" and "はしたない"
Option A
恥ずかしい
Meaning
embarrassed; shy; shameful; bashful
Reading
はずかしい (hazukashii)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
大勢の聴衆の前でスピーチをする際、緊張のあまり言葉に詰まってしまい、彼は顔が赤くなるほど_______思いをしました。
When delivering a speech in front of a large audience, he got stuck for words because of extreme nervousness, having a very embarrassed experience to the point his face turned red.
Option B
はしたない
Meaning
shameful; indecent; vulgar; ill-mannered
Reading
はしたない (hashitanai)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
人前ではしたない真似はしないものだ。
One shouldn't behave indecently in front of others.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(embarrassed; shy; shameful; bashful)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 恥ずかしい: Refers to feeling embarrassed, shy, or shameful about a situation, behavior, or appearance. Often used when one makes a mistake or is complimented. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Embarrassed! "Haruka-san's blushing face is extremely cute!" ...っ! B-Baka! D-Don't call my embarrassment cute! I-It's because you say such sweet, shameless things to me directly! Understood?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『はずかしい（恥ずかしい）よ！『ハルカさんの照れ顔、めちゃくちゃ可愛くて恥ずかしいくらい愛らしいです！』って…っ！バカ！私の照れ顔をじっと見つめないでよ！あんたが恥ずかしいことを真顔で言うからでしょ！』
- はしたない: Describes behavior or speech that is inappropriate, rude, or lacking in modesty, especially from a female perspective or towards children. Often used to scold.
- 恥ずかしい: Refers to feeling embarrassed, shy, or shameful about a situation, behavior, or appearance. Often used when one makes a mistake or is complimented. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Embarrassed! "Haruka-san's blushing face is extremely cute!" ...っ! B-Baka! D-Don't call my embarrassment cute! I-It's because you say such sweet, shameless things to me directly! Understood?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『はずかしい（恥ずかしい）よ！『ハルカさんの照れ顔、めちゃくちゃ可愛くて恥ずかしいくらい愛らしいです！』って…っ！バカ！私の照れ顔をじっと見つめないでよ！あんたが恥ずかしいことを真顔で言うからでしょ！』
- はしたない: Describes behavior or speech that is inappropriate, rude, or lacking in modesty, especially from a female perspective or towards children. Often used to scold.
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