N2
きまりがわるい (kimari ga warui)
きまりが悪い
awkward; embarrassing; feeling ashamed
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes the feeling of embarrassment, awkwardness, or discomfort due to a social faux pas, being caught in an awkward situation, or being in a disadvantageous/unfavorable position.
📝 Example Sentences
遅刻して、きまりが悪かった。
I was late and felt awkward/embarrassed.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "きまりが悪い"!
みんなの前で失敗して、_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 人前での失敗は、恥ずかしく「きまりが悪い」気持ちになります。
English: Failing in front of others makes one feel ashamed and 'きまりが悪い'.
English: Failing in front of others makes one feel ashamed and 'きまりが悪い'.
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