Japanese symbol for “blush”
恥じらう
はじらう
Romaji: hajirau
to feel shy; to be bashful; to blush
In Japanese, blush is 恥じらう, read はじらう (hajirau).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v5u, vi to feel shy; to be bashful; to blush
Written forms: 恥じらう、恥らう、羞じらう. Readings: はじらう.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “blush”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 紅潮 | こうちょう kouchou | flush; blush |
| 赤らめる | あからめる akarameru | to blush; to redden |
| 赤み | あかみ akami | reddish tinge; tinge of red; slight redness |
| 頬紅 | ほおべに hoobeni | cheek rouge; blusher; blush |
| 顔を赤らめる | かおをあからめる kaooakarameru | to blush; to go red in the face; to change color |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 恥じる | はじる hajiru | to feel ashamed |
| 恥辱 | ちじょく chijoku | disgrace; shame; insult |
| 羞恥 | しゅうち shuuchi | shyness; bashfulness; shame |
| 恥知らず | はじしらず hajishirazu | shameless; shameless person |
| 恥じらい | はじらい hajirai | shyness; bashfulness |
See also: Chinese symbol for “blush”.
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