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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of ear and heart. Shaming with ear and heart.
Symbolism
Embarrassing, shame, disgrace. Represents shame.
Component Breakdown
恥=
耳心
ear + heart
Words & Expressions
Words written with 恥
無恥むちshameless
恥じるはじるfeel ashamed
恥じらうはじらうfeel shy
恥知らずはじしらずshameless person
恥ずかしいはずかしいashamed
Four-Character Compounds
厚顔無恥
こうがんむち
shameless; brazen and unscrupulous
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
Anime & Manga
恥知らずのパープルヘイズ―ジョジョの奇妙な冒険より―
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Purple Smoke Distortion
A well-known work with 恥 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 恥 mean in Japanese?
恥 means shame, dishonor.
How do you read 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).
How many strokes does 恥 have?
恥 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 恥 a good kanji for a tattoo?
恥 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means shame, dishonor. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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