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Meaning of 照れくさい(てれくさい) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

照れくさい, 照れ臭い
Kana Reading
てれくさい
Romaji
terekusai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adjective (keiyoushi)
    Meaning
    embarrassing; awkward

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照れくさい, 照れ臭い, てれくさい used in context

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JLPT 1

stinking, ill-smelling, suspicious looking, odor, savor, fragrance, be fragrant, stink, glow, be bright

On: シュウ

Kun: くさ.い, -くさ.い, にお.う, にお.い

9 strokes

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JLPT 2

illuminate, shine, compare, bashful

On: ショウ

Kun: て.る, て.らす, て.れる

13 strokes

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On: シュウ

Kun: くさい

10 strokes

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