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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

照れくさい

照れ臭い

Reading

Kana: てれくさい
Romaji: terekusai
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

embarrassing; awkward

Kanji

Readings: ショウ、 て.る、 て.らす、 て.れる
Meanings: illuminate, shine, compare, bashful
Readings: シュウ、 くさ.い、 -くさ.い、 にお.う、 にお.い
Meanings: stinking, ill-smelling, suspicious looking, odor, savor, fragrance, be fragrant, stink, glow, be bright

Example Sentences

電車(でんしゃ)(なか)(せき)(ゆず)るのって、()れくさいよね。
➥It feels awkward to get up and give your seat to someone on the train.
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(かれ)彼女(かのじょ)のいる(まえ)ではとても()れくさそうにする。
➥He acts very shy in her presence.
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