Shame in Japanese
"shame" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
恥
haji
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "shame". The most common choice is shown first.
恥View details →
Top pick
shame, dishonor
Reading: chi
10 strokes · dark
Where it comes from
Composed of ear and heart. Shaming with ear and heart.
What it carries
Embarrassing, shame, disgrace. Represents shame.
Related kanji for "shame"
辱Details →醜Details →
shame
joku · dark
Composed of dragon and measure. Insulting with measure.
shame
shuu · powerful, dark
Composed of wine and demon. Demon drunk on wine.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for shame?
The most common kanji for "shame" is 恥, read as chi. It means shame, dishonor. Related kanji: 辱 (shame), 醜 (shame).
How many strokes does 恥 have?
恥 has 10 strokes.