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恥
On'yomi
チ
CHI
Kun'yomi
は.じる・はじ・は.じらう・は.ずかしい
hajiru / haji / hajirau / hazukashii
shame · dishonor
dark
Details
Strokes10
Frequency#1575
Radical心heart(4)
Old Form恥
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Component Breakdown
恥=
耳心
ear + heart
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of ear and heart. Shaming with ear and heart.
Symbolism
Embarrassing, shame, disgrace. Represents shame.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
厚顔無恥
こうがんむち
shameless; brazen and unscrupulous; shameless
Proverbs & Idioms
旅の恥はかき捨て
たびのはじはかきすて
Throw away your shame when traveling
One can act without inhibition when away from home