synonym Comparative
恥ずかしい
VS
情けない
Differences Between "恥ずかしい" and "情けない"
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
情けない
Meaning
miserable, shameful
Reading
なさけない (nasakenai)
Syllabus Level
C1
Practical Example
これはとても情けないですね。
This is very miserable, shameful, isn't it?
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！』
- 情けない: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- 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！』
- 情けない: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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